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    Who can really know what lies within? Queen Victoria and Lord Melbourne have deep feelings for one another which are yet to be declared. They are also both aware that plans are afoot which could lead Victoria into marriage with her Cousin Albert. Melbourne's turmoil over whether to follow his heart or his head leads him into danger and a strange incident whilst riding near the woods. When Victoria insists that she will not be bullied by her family and particularly Sir John Conroy, it sets off a chain of events which leads to lies, blackmail, deception, violence and even murder. Can Victoria and Melbourne's love for each other withstand it all or will they be torn apart by treachery, pain and guilt?

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