The illegitimate daughter of the Russian czar, Leonida arrives at the estate of Stefan, the Duke of Huntley, with secrets&hellip;and a mission. Searching for covert documents sequestered in Stefan's massive library, she is the perfect guest&mdash;<I>and</i> the perfect spy.<P>Fascinated by her flawless beauty and her intriguing air of mystery, Stefan draws intimately closer&hellip;and Leonida, bound by duty to her family and country, finds herself utterly captivated. Yet as danger and desire meet in a tangled web of espionage and deceit, the two will face a choice that can be made only by love itself.