Some shine brightest in the shadows . . . Lady Helen Wrexhall should be preparing for her debut at the royal court. She should be attempting to secure a suitable marriage. But something always told her she was destined for more. So when her family’s maid suddenly disappears one night, Helen goes in search of answers. That’s when she discovers two things: there’s an unearthly reason behind all the sinister activity in town, and she is the focus of the dashing but mysterious Lord Carlston. Helen knows he could be trouble—but he might also help uncover the secrets surrounding her parents’ deaths. Can Helen find truth in a man who’s built on lies? And how much is she willing to risk to realize her destiny?