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Bianca Devall’s brutal six-year marriage comes to an equally brutal end when her husband dies whilst executing his diplomatic duties in post-war France. Bianca returns to England with her young son, Louis, now the Devall heir. Afraid for his life too, she goes not to her husband’s family home but instead takes refuge on her late father’s pig farm in the depths of the Berkshire countryside.

Her neighbour, Joshua Adair, the highly eligible Earl of Crowthorne, takes an avid interest in Bianca’s affairs. Unable to fend off those who wish her harm, Bianca eventually takes the earl into her confidence. Together they attempt to unravel the mystery behind Devall’s death and neutralise the threat that hangs over Bianca and her son.

Josh is only affording the enigmatic widow his gentlemanly protection. If he were to fall in love with her then it would complicate everything. Can Josh save the lady and her son without allowing his own feelings for her to complicate a dangerous situation that threatens the security of the nation …