A Fateful Flowering ...

Once upon a time Georgiana Carrington had been an ugly duckling, a tall and gangling girl stumbling awkwardly through her first London season. Now time had passed, and Georgiana had grown to be an enchanting beauty.

Once upon a time Georgiana had trembled in Charles's arms as this dashing gentleman dutifully led her through the paces of a dance before going off to pursue more interesting pleasures. Now she trembled in his arms again, but this time it was not duty but desire that inspired his embrace.

Georgiana long had dreamed of this moment. But was it worth her honor and so much more to make that dream come true?