The turbulent tale of eighteenth-century starcrossed lovers. Susanna Warwick is just fourteen when handsome young Adam Blackwell rescues her from danger in the forest. Instantly, they sense a mutual attraction, but Susanna is the Squire's daughter, Adam is the local carpenter's son, and Susanna's family intervene to prevent a scandalous friendship. Years later, fate brings the pair together in Georgian London. Susanna's feelings for Adam need only a spark to burst into flame once more - but, threatened with a marriage of convenience, can Adam rescue her this time?