Publisher's Synopsis
Stephen Power was a wealthy man, due to his own efforts, and he had determined that his children should never know hardship or poverty. They were brought up in an atmosphere of indulgence and riches. His sons were handsome, reckless and rebellious, but the pride of his heart. His only daughter was wilful, haughty and quick-tempered but it amused her to adopt an outward pose of sweet charm and modesty. Matt Nellin, a newcomer to England, was neither deceived nor impressed. Determined to tame her, he found it a difficult and heartbreaking task...
