When Lady Alice Bartlett lays part-claim to her orchid keeper's son Edward, she destines him to straddle two social spheres, neither of which he fully belongs in. His life becomes one of hypocrisy, lies, and deceit. When Edward's daughter is born, he is determined to keep her from the truth at all costs. However, she has her secrets, too... Praise from Amazon readers: ..".I was literally on the edge of my seat towards the last few pages " "Absolutely loved this book."