Accused of treason and murder, Elaina is hunted by the British led by her own brother, Lieutenant William Spencer. Can she escape the hangman's noose long enough to exact revenge on the man who killed her parents and has tormented her for the past year? But William's future hangs in the balance too, and she would do anything to save his life-including surrendering against her husband's wishes.

When her grand scheme to accomplish both takes a horrifying turn, Elaina is forced to face the demons of her parents' past and betrayals that have transcended generations. A fate worse than death awaits, and she is caught in its sinister grip.