About the book: 2017 / Captain William Endicott, who distinguished himself at the Battle of Waterloo, receives a secret mission from his father Frederick, Duke of York and Albany: he must reveal a group of conspirators, enemies of the crown. William arrives at the Reese family's estate to investigate and meets with their daughter Evelyn. The lovers broke up several years ago under not very pleasant circumstances. Evelyn's old tender feelings awaken, but William's heart keeps a terrible secret..