Connall Darling’s ordinary day shatters the moment a familiar wall vanishes revealing a hidden realm of flickering candlelight, dueling swords, and impossible alliances. One moment he’s scrambling for his keys, the next he’s plunged into a world where 18th-century intrigues and modern dilemmas collide.  Amid the intrigue of Dartmouth Castle and the shadow of ancient secrets, Conn finds himself fighting not only for his lost family but also for an unexpected love. As he navigates a realm where duty clashes with desire, Conn’s bold defiance leads him straight into the arms of Sarah Gable​, a resilient woman scarred by loss and determined to seize a future of her own making.

Their chance encounters, filled with playful banter and whispered promises, soon evolve into a passionate bond that defies the strict rules of their time.

Can Conn and Sarah rewrite their destinies and find solace in each other, or will the relentless currents of history tear them apart?