As a renowned travelling player with a dangerous sideline career in political intrigue no one understands better than Philip Hurst the masks that people wear. But the effort it takes to school his reactions when he comes face to face with Rebecca Clifton tests even his theatrical expertise!
Becky has blossomed from innocent childhood friend into a beautiful and fiery widow. As Philip gets drawn into the tangled web of her family affairs he can't help but wonder if he's met his matchcould Becky be the only woman to tempt Philip to take on a new role, as her loving husband?