For Allen Marriott, 1899 was proving a hectic time. He'd nursed a grievance against his rich cousin, but now he worked as Gerard Zchuyler's private secretary. Refusing to reveal their family connection, Allen was nearly undone when Torry Schuyler sponsored the beautiful young girl he had rescued from a train wreck. Caught up in the attraction between them, Trish Courtney agreed to be silent, heightening the thrill of their illicit meetings...