With her beautiful mass of shining auburn hair falling to her waist and sparkling sapphire eyes, Wanton is as wild and wilful as the gypsies who raised her. But her carefree life changes after she meets two noble strangers — the fair gentle Edward and the dark imperious Ruan de Vere. Edward takes her to the licentious court of James I where she dances for the King and kindles the young Prince Henry’s desire. But deception is rife at the King’s debauched court, and after accusations of witchcraft, Wanton, panic-stricken, flees. The road ahead holds turbulent adventures and heartache before Wanton is safe in the arms of the man who can tame her wild spirit and lay seige to her heart.