THE GUARDIAN
Annabelle and Stephen have loved each other since first they met as children. When Stephen gets into trouble with the law and is sent to Jamaica by his family, Annabelle marries his elder brother, the Earl of Weston. The book opens with the death of Gerald and the naming of Stephen as guardian to Annabelle?s son, Giles. Annabelle has vowed never to forgive Stephen for leaving her, but his return rekindles all the old feelings. As the plot develops, attacks are made on Stephen?s life and Annabelle determines to find out who among the family members living in her house is responsible.