Iris Henley is at odds with her father because she refuses to marry Hugh Mountjoy, nephew of her Irish godfather. She is in love with the wild Lord Harry Norland, a friend of Hugh's brother, Arthur. Harry has joined the Invincibles, an Irish political secret society, which assassinates Arthur despite Harry's attempted warnings. Harry, saved from betrayal by Iris, vows revenge on his friend's murderer. Iris returns to England, breaking her journey to stay with Mrs Vimpany, wife of an unsuccessful, avaricious doctor. Mrs Vimpany has been secretly paid by Harry to keep a watch on Iris. Iris quarrels once again with her father because she still refuses to marry Hugh. She engages a new maid, Fanny Mere, who becomes her friend and ally. Walking across Hampstead Heath, they find Lord Harry with his throat cut.
- ISBN10 1105388824
- ISBN13 9781105388828
- Publish Date 25 December 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook
- Language English