When Sir Thomas Capley inherits a fortune from his great-uncle Silas, he returns to Wintham determined to restore the family seat to its former glory. In somewhat unusual circumstances, he meets the proud and beautiful heiress, Miss Helena Steer. She, however, has decided never to marry and, instead, devotes herself widowed father, Reverend Francis Steer, and her two young sisters. Her brother Richard is deeply in debt to an evil moneylender, Percy Davenport, who threatens them both. Helena is fiercely independent and finds Sir Thomas Capley's arrogant and determined advances very challenging. However, aided by Thomas's mischievous grandmother, the couple fall in love. There are many dangerous adventures for both of them but will Helena find happiness with the passionate Sir Thomas?
- ISBN10 0709073577
- ISBN13 9780709073574
- Publish Date 28 February 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 February 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
- Imprint Robert Hale Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 242
- Language English