First, she must taste freedom… only then will she choose between her family’s wishes and her own awakening desires.

          All the opulence of Edwardian London awaits Chicago heiress Elinor Shaunessy – but glittering Society balls and French fashions can’t entice the American beauty. She has come to study painting and learn about life. Spurning her cousin’s matchmaking, Elinor explores the world of discreet liaisons, bohemian artists and poets, and freethinking women.

          Elinor doesn’t care that charming, passionate Desmond Marshfield is a reputed rake of that darkly handsome Austen St. John, Earl of Wycliffe, would be a proper husband. She will marry for love. But when London is rocked by the savage murders of young, red-haired women, Elinor must decide which man to trust – not only with her love but with her life…