In early 1800&#39;s England, the lives of two young women change forever in an unexpected twist of deceit and betrayal.<br /><br />After Lady Rachel Ramsford is promised in marriage to Lord Symington - a disgusting old man - she elopes to the United States with a handsome, young officer. On the voyage, a series of events takes place that drastically affects her future.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Lady Edith Brekmore - her cousin - is blackmailed into taking Rachel&#39;s place. Forced to marry and produce an heir to the dangerous and powerful Lord Symington, she contrives a plan which, if discovered, would mean her certain death.<br /><br />The cousins begin writing letters to each other, learning of each other&#39;s lives and hardships. But can they find what hides between the lines?