Ruby de Burgh is the first born of the four daughters of Earl Blackpool. They are all named after the stones in the hilt of daggers, bought by their late mother regarding a superstition. Ruby acts more like the son her father always wanted, and nothing like a lady. And she is not pleased to find out her father has promised Lord Sheffield his choice of one of his daughter's hands in marriage.Lord Nyle of Sheffield needs a wife so he can carry on his secret mission for the king. However, after losing three wives in a matter of months, he is sure their deaths were not accidents as it seemed, but rather that they were murdered. Now to catch the murderer that he believes is hiding inside his castle walls, he chooses a wife as bait who he knows can wield a sword and defend herself against any attacker.Will murder and mayhem place a wedge between an unconventional bride and the Lord of Death, or bring them closer together as emotions are brought to the surface? Find out in Ruby - Book 1 of the Daughters of the Dagger Series.