\"Orphaned young and cast upon the charity of her disapproving Aunt Willis, Elvira Carrisford has known little love and affection in herlife. All that looks set to change for the better when Elvira isinvited to become companion to her lively cousin, Delphine, who ishoping to make a match worthy of her wealth and status. With onlyhazy childhood memories of her last visit, Elvira is unsure of what to expect but is determined to make a good impression. Lost in theblizzard, and rescued by the enigmatic Serge, Elvira arrives at Baseheart Castle late, disheveled and in need of love and comfort from her family. But it seems that fate intends that their paths shallcross again, and Elvira is stunned when her rescuer turns out to benone other than the valet of the handsome French Prince, intended forher cousin. As a complicated web of love, betrayal and deceitunfolds, Elvira is plunged into a world where people are never whatthey seem and appearances are definitely deceiving. \"
