In the elegant streets of Bath and the rolling hills of Devon, England, 1853, Adella's tranquil life as a former governess is upended when her past resurfaces in the most unexpected way. Five years ago, she was left heartbroken and jilted by Joel, a charming tutor with a mysterious life beyond his lessons.

Their romance was a whirlwind of passion and promises until Joel's abrupt departure and devastating betrayal. Now, Joel returns, not as the tutor she once loved, but under his true identity, revealing a secret so profound it could alter everything Adella believed about their past.

As their paths collide in the present, Adella is forced to confront the haunting memories and the staggering truth of Joel's deception. Torn between resentment and a lingering spark of love, she must decide whether to hold onto her grievances or embrace a second chance at love, fully aware of the monumental secret that Joel carries.

Can Adella navigate the turbulent waters of love and deceit, or will Joel's hidden past be too great a barrier for their hearts to overcome?. .