Rich and beautiful, Clare Fairchild decides to travel to Bath but, prior to her departure from a Marlborough inn, someone abandons an infant in her carriage. No parents or nanny can be discovered ... Once in Bath, however, Richard Talbot, an old friend, offers to help solve the mystery. But after they confront the suspected villain, their lives are put in mortal danger. Clare discovers Richard's strength most comforting, whilst Richard, finding Clare ever more enchanting, longs to make her his own. Between the gossips of Bath and the danger of their quest, will they survive to make this possible?