Audio Book Description:
At the age of thirty-three, Edward Deravenel, having survived harrowing years of betrayal, threats from ruthless enemies, countless lovers,and a war that ravaged his country, is finally king of his company. It`s 1918, an influenza pandemic is sweeping the country, and Edward has a family anda business to protect. He must thread his way between his loyal brother, Richard, and his treacherous middle brother, George, an alcoholic bent onself-destruction...but not before he tries to ruin Edward and his good name. Meanwhile, the wrath of his everjealous wife, Elizabeth, is reaching a boilingpoint as suspicions about Edward`s relationships with other women arise. Politics of inheritance are intense, and different family factions vie forhonor over the years. An heir is needed to keep the Deravenel name alive, but tragedy and death remain obstacles at every turn.