John Paul Foster has been away from home as a soldier for more than half his life. He returns home to England and . When his nephew comes to live with him, a real life seems to form around him. He is content. . He finds her beautiful, charming, irresistable. She completes the family life he desires. Before long, though, John Paul falls unnaturally ill. Perhaps all is not well in the Foster estate? As he continues to court Lydia, he also begins to suspect someone near him is poisoning him. Could it be his nephew? Lydia's brother? Or maybe... Lydia herself? This Victorian-era romantic thriller will keep you obsessed with John Paul and Lydia's love and life! is a ! The story within is sweet, interesting, and suspenseful.