From the moment she laid eyes on Thaddeus Forbes, spirited, lovely Caroline Quenby of Venncombe Manor was in deep trouble. For in that instant she had fallen in love with the dashing prisoner of war who was an American naval surgeon in the War of 1812.

Not only would her father--who hated Americans--forbid her to see him, but another woman had already set her cap for him.

But Caroline was a young woman of courage and resourcefulness. She would not give up her dream lover. Not for anyone....