Clemency Vaughan fell in love with Nicholas Wood at a ball, in the moonlight - but next morning, in the clear light of day, he seemed even more distressingly attractive. There seemed no reason why the fairy tale shouldn't continue indefinitely, and Clem's natural caution deserted her in the face of a passion she had never imagined possible. Then Nick changed his mind, suddenly and brutally, leaving her devastated. Where could she go for help except to her sister Charity/ At least she wouldn't be reminded of Nick in Spain. But Nick followed her.