Theora Templeton is an intelligent, attractive, spirited but poor, gentlewoman born in Georgian England. When she returns to her family home in Surrey after a 6 year’s absence, she has no idea that her enigmatic employer, the Earl of Woodchester is living many lives, both in the distant past and the future. Aided by his wise and powerful ally, Lord Thorne, they are members of the Perdurare, a secret group of immortals engaged in an age old Quest to save old Earth.Theora has an immediate attraction to the Earl and develops a deep friendship with Lord Thorne. But, unaware of the terrible consequences, she also becomes entangled with the Earl's most dangerous adversary, the handsome, charming...