Martin Chancellor, the blackest sheep of a disreputablefamily, is now the sole heir to the estatesand to hisbrother's promised bride! Martin's reluctance to marryfades when he sees Lady Kate Wyville, but he has noidea that she possesses a free and wily spirit to matchhis own. Love, trust and family loyalty all come intoquestion as the Essex rebellion gathers paceagainst the Queen .