Emily Fox Seton, a poor but intelligent woman, accepts a marriage proposal from Lord James Walderhurst, a widower, to provide an heir for his family. The arrangement is beneficial for both, as it prevents James' cousin Alec Osborn from inheriting the family home. As they grow closer, James is sent to India with his regiment, and the Osborns arrive at Emily's home, claiming James sent them to look after her. However, they have lied, and Alec's erratic behavior, caused by illness, threatens Emily's pregnancy and drives the staff away.
The Making of a Lady
A desperate woman trades her integrity for a stable future, but soon discovers herself entangled in a labyrinth of deception and betrayal within her new family.
