A Woman Scorned

<p><strong>1886 North Devon England</strong></p><p>Lady Lilliana Grantley has been seriously ill with typhoid a disease that recently claimed her husband Edgar's life and that of his long-time lover Rosemary Gibbs. Now recovering at last the lady wastes no tears on her husband but is determined to wreak revenge on his two illegitimate children.</p><p> </p><p> Embarrassed for years by his affair with Rosemary a childhood sweetheart living nearby she has falsely accused Sir Edgar's daughter Millicent of the theft of a precious brooch and wants to see her jailed or hung.</p><p> </p><p> Fortunately for Millie and her little brother Jonathan their granny Emily insisted they leave home as soon as she heard of Sir Edgar's death for she knew his widow would seek revenge. The old lady was soon proved right and Lady Lilliana furious the two youngsters were nowhere to be found evicted the old woman despite the fact she too was dangerously ill.</p><p> </p><p> After a long and hazardous journey to North Devon Millie and Jonathan were united with some long-lost family members who made them welcome and gave them a home. However aware that Lady Lilliana has put a price on Millie's head they know they are not yet out of danger. Despite this they are determined to find their granny Emily who seems to have disappeared.</p><p> </p><p> Aided by her long-time lover Sir Clive Robinson Lady Lilliana is determined to find Millie and Jonnie and get them out of her life once and for all but how far will the embittered woman go?</p>