The Emerald flew across the seas, carrying the pirate Pagan -- despised by the ton, whose riches he plundered, and beloved by the poor, whose plight was eased by his gifts. The Marquess of Cainewood vows to hunt down the pirate wretch in revenge for his brother's death. But when Jade, an enchanting vision of rippling red hair and eyes of jewel-green, appears at his door to beg desperately for his protection, the Marquess agrees to keep her safe from...

Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra is certain that a hasty marriage to an Englishman is the only thing that can protect her, but soon she catches the eye of Colin, the younger brother of her guardian.