Alone in the world, too proud to accept charity, vicar's
daughter Emma Lynn earns her living by cooking — in a
tavern! But her independence has a heavy price: a tavern
wench isn't fit to mix with the gentry, and Emma has
turned her back on the Polite World.
Mr. Benedict Grantley, amateur sleuth and baronet's heir,
isn't going to let Emma's principles stand in his way. As
Ben uncovers the startling truth about a series of
murders, Emma is thrust into Society...thrown into
danger...and plunged into love!