from fictiondb: They made an unlikely pair... Prudence and twelve-year old Dan were foundlings, and the dangers in northern mill had pushed them into escape. She also stripped a scarecrow for boy's clothes after a close encounter with a lustful farmer! It was sheer bad luck they were in the way when Sebastian, Lord Wentworth's coach came bowling round the corner. Sebastian took them up with him on his journey south into Kent, but Pru was sure of two things -- he mustn't discover she was a girl, and she would continue to search for her family -- no matter how her feelings kindled for Sebastian.

Six years ago, Judith, an aristocrat from an old, noble house, tearfully left her first love, Dan. In order to stop her stepmother from spreading rumors that Dan was an orphan from the slums and to protect his honor, she had no choice but to abandon him. Now she's twenty-five and has chosen to marry a man other than Dan. Getting married is her only chance to escape the terrible years-long abuse from her stepmother. But with the ceremony close at hand, Dan suddenly appears—she cannot believe her eyes! This is a spin-off story starring Dan, who was a side character in [The Love Child](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=59306).

While trying to flee with her family back to England, Miss Emma Lynton is left behind in France during the revolution. Thankfully Simon Avedon comes to her rescue, duty bound to make sure Miss Emma makes it back to her family. On their travels, she finds Simon a rather difficult companion, but she cannot help but be attracted to him. Then one night, while trying to get away from some suspicious men, Miss Emma and Simon must part ways. Miss Emma soon finds herself in the care of her father's acquaintance, Robert, who may or may not be the one responsible for the wave of fear that is dominating France. As she is being closely watched by Robert's servants, she can only wait patiently until she is reunited with Simon.

In this quiet village neighboring Steepwood Abbey, India Rushford had a decision to make—consent to be Anthony, Lord Isham's reluctant bride or spend the rest of her days destitute. As their wedding neared, she saw the handsome lord's gentle nature, and a powerful attraction flared between them. But the path to wedded bliss had its obstacles, including a deadly threat that put both their lives in danger. Could India admit before it was too late that she loved Lord Isham?