| Synopsis: |
Briony Marsden has led a hard life, forced to do the work of a grown man in a mill while enduring her drunkard father's taunts and blows. But when he goes too far one day, her fate becomes even worse as she makes her way alone in a heartless world. Not quite alone. She has a friend, and also Chad Cameron, the richest man in the district, has always admired Briony's spirit. When her fortunes are at their lowest, he falls in love with the elfin waif and decides to make her his wife. But the only way he can do it is by trickery. |