Anthea Halliwells once-bright future is cruelly taken from her the moment she is accused of stealing a necklace dripping with rubies and diamonds and attempting to sell it.</p> </p>Her beloved Captain Crispin breaks off their engagement at the first hint of scandal and marries her friend instead. Then to make matters worse, her father gambles away their fortune.</p> </p>Heartbroken and penniless, Anthea is forced to beg handsome Gideon Rodrigo for help. But she never expects him to propose.</p> </p>It may be a marriage of convenience for Anthea, but Gideon will do anything to clear his wifes name.</p> </p>Gideon enlists the help of John and Lydia Savidge, who have their own reputation for solving crimes.</p> </p>While tongues wag and suspicions mount, John and Lydia suspect more than theft and slander are at play.</p> </p>And someone is killing to keep their secrets hidden . . .</p>