But Grenville's hallowed halls hold secrets darker than those she's fled in Birmingham. The Grenville's, the founding family of the University, are tethered to immense wealth and even darker rumours than Louisa could've imagined. They control the nation's elite and have a reach far greater than anyone could know. Benjamin Grenville, the enigmatic heir, draws Louisa into this world of power and corruption with his promise of protection.
As Louisa tries to navigate this treacherous web of class warfare and social injustice, she uncovers a chilling truth that could shatter the very foundation of the Grenville dynasty. Torn between justice and love, will Louisa succumb to the seductive pull of power, or will she break the mold and forge her own destiny?