Lavinia is determined not to give in to the charms of her boss' son. She has an intense hatred for the aristocracy but is intent on living her life her way. Her dream is to become one of Yorkshire's most successful, sought after governesses. Edmond Templeton is in line to become one of the richest men in Yorkshire. He is the son of a Duke, a vicious fistfighter and a neighborhood rake. He has disgraced the family so his father has taken to desperate measures. He has arranged a marriage to the daughter of an acquaintance of his, a woman who would stifle his current lifestyle. At a masquerade ball, Edmund devises a plan that includes Lavinia. The two realize the passion is overwhelming and that they need each other to make life work. All hell breaks loose inside and outside the Hall. Death has come for a dance, but who will she leave with? -- Adapted from Amazon.com
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