Foolish innocence crushed her dreams, while wicked deceit tore her apart from her one true love. Orphaned at a tender age, Elizabeth endures a joyless existence as a ward in her heartless uncle's home. Trapped by the chains of oppression, she yearns for freedom and a love she's never known. Summoning incredible courage, she escapes the clutches of an arranged marriage with the aid of a trusted family friend. Little does she know...