1799. When her father dies in battle, seventeen-year-old Isolde Cavanagh is forced to rely on the protection of an old family friend. But when she arrives at his imposing estate, it seems her would-be guardian has died. And his son, Richard de Baudresey, has never heard of her. Richard insists Isolde must learn to fit in with high society in order to remain at the estate. But, having grown up in military camps, tomboy Isolde has no interest in becoming a lady. Can Isolde bend her will to please her guardian? Or will Richard learn to accept her as she is?