During the turbulent era of the Napoleonic Wars, young Caroline Fielding joins the household of General Sir Edmund Franklyn and his family. Intrigue, espionage, and the strong interplay of personal relationships await her there. Two men court her, and the Duke of Wellington enters her sphere as the British forces advance towards the Battle of Waterloo. In a thrilling climax many mysteries are elucidated, and Caroline discovers her final destiny in a true and lasting relationship with the man she loves.