In the turbulent 1640s, Lysbeth clashes with a Royalist officer and seeks reassurance from her childhood friend, a soldier for Parliament. She experiences the carnage of the battle of Naseby and has to resolve the turmoil of her own emotions, influenced by the two men who have helped to shape her life.
Drusilla meets dashing Cavalier, Sir Randal Thornton, and he aids her during the Parliamentary siege of Reading. She realises how impossible it would be for her attraction to come to anything, especially as her brother is fighting for Parliament.
Kate, living in Saltash, is looking forward to marriage with Jonathan, and disappointed it has to be delayed when he joins the King's army. Then the arrogant Petroc Tremaine, owner of a ship which harasses Parliamentary vessels, sweeps into her life and insists Jon is not the right man for her.
After Lucy's grandmother falls ill and dies, villagers accuse Lucy of witchcraft. The danger intensifies when Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins arrives. Unexpected protection comes from the reclusive Squire and his heir, offering hope.
After the Battle of Naseby Sir John Emrey promises a dying Highland chieftain's heir to restore his sword to his clan. His sister Blanche befriends Fiona Macdonald, the new heir, who is beseiged with suitors eager to take control of her inheritance.
Determined not to allow Cavaliers to enter her home, Caro threatens their leader with a pistol. When he ignores her challenge she fires. Compelled to nurse him when her shot grazes his head, she realises she must protect him from his enemies.
Barbara's arranged marriage took place when she was still a child. When her husband Ludovick, a supporter of King Charles I, comes to claim her he finds she has fallen in love with a neighbour and wants the marriage annulled. Ludovick refuses to free her, and sets about wooing his bride.
As a child Caroline helped a fugitive Cavalier escaping from the Battle of Worcester in 1651. When her aunt dies years later and her Puritan uncle remarries and sires a son, Caroline is disinherited and threatened with a hateful marriage. Escaping to London, she once more meets her Cavalier.
Miles Talbot, spy, is sent to England by the exiled Charles II to sound out what support there is for a restoration. He meets Cherry, a wealthy widow who entertains Parliamentarians. While Miles fails to learn anything from Cherry, he suspects she is attempting to discover his secrets.
Sibylla is in love with her brother Gerard's former friend, Randolph, but when she discovers he means to betray Gerard, who is working to help restore Charles II to the throne, he abducts her. They are captured by Josselin, a French Privateer, but Randolph escapes. How can Gerard be saved and Randolph defeated?
Review of Sybilla and the Privateer
"…a world of yesteryear: a world of old-style courtesy, but also of swashbuckling heroism and persistent scoundrels…"
The Long and Short of It Romance Reviews, Barnes&Noble, December 2013
Sanchia is stranded in Limoges when her father is killed and their money stolen. She encounters Royalist Sir John Morriss, who is working for the Restoration of Charles II. Discovering her uncle has moved to Brussels she accepts Sir John's escort, and becomes involved in the plots surrounding the King as he awaits the call from England.
Callias is brought to the Restoration Court by her husband John Cobden who married her for her money. She is pursued by many amorous gallants, including the King, but has eyes only for Sir Richard Weston. But danger is just around the corner.
While Isabella was with King Charles II in exile she was jilted. She wants her sister Clare to restore the family fortunes with a wealthy husband. But Clare has her own ideas of who she will marry. This brings Isabella into danger as she attempts to save Clare from an improvident move.
Hugo needs a wife and an heir and decides on heiress Philippa Stannerly. Philippa, in love with Charles, is distraught. Her French cousin Sophie, who looks like her, offers to help. Hugo offers Sophie a lift in the belief she is Philippa, but her behaviour is unlike Philippa's shy response and Hugo is intrigued.
Hugo, the Earl of Winton and Sophie are planning their wedding, but Sophie and her parents must go home to France where her grandmother is ill. Strange happenings follow them and they suspect Monsieur de Terville, a probable agent of King Louis XIV.
Honour is the despair of her father – too lively, too rebellious. She must be married soon. She visits the Restoration Theatre where she is enthralled by the play. But outside, disaster strikes. Rescued by Gervase her life changes and she begins to realise her dream.
