Price of Freedom

Adriana Northing, the daughter of a fisherman, is content in her own small world until James Westford, with whom she'd forged a secret childhood friendship against all social mores, returns from the Grand Tour.  The son of a wealthy merchant, he covertly arranges to give Adriana a taste of Georgian London as his aunt's companion.  But as her mother's past comes to light, Adriana can no longer return to the carefree days of her youth, and she must forge her way in a new life. Innocent and trusting, Adriana is propelled into London's grandeur and intrigues.  Will her friendship with James survive expectations upon him as well as the upheaval of their connection becoming known?  Or will loyalty, trust and love be smashed on the cold rocks of society?