When Miss Juliet Hilbury finds out that her overprotective mother used to work for the Duke of Bronzescar under a false name, she is desperate to learn more about her past. So she gets a job as a lady’s maid for the Duke’s daughter.
Elias Misttalon, Marquess of Richbrow, is no stranger to the shackles of duty. Determined to do what is right for his family, he resolves to make his arranged courtship work. Until he meets his intended’s lady’s maid, that is. Struggling between duty and their hearts’ desires, Elias and Juliet are venturing into deep waters. What Juliet finds out shocks her to the core. One is an accident, two is suspicious. And revenge is a dish best served cold with a dose of decades-old poison.