After suffering from temporary blindness and feeling the pain of being betrayed by love, Lady Clarissa Kingsley vowed to never endure such tragedy again, and instead chooses to focus on her life as a spinster and her passion for painting...until she is sent to London to act as chaperone for her sister's first season. Soon, an unexpected friend shows up begging for her help. Unknown to her, accepting this offer will bring her into the life of the man who broke her heart years ago and place her under the scrutiny of a killer. Thomas, Duke of Somerset, works for the Regent. His mission: Find the murderer of his friend. Along the way, he must deal with the woman he's always loved, even after the heartache she dealt him. Besides eluding a killer, the two must discover whether their love can be reignited or remain in the darkness as before.