An Irish earl's illegitimate daughter seeks her rightful place in the world in this historical novel set in nineteenth century Ireland and Russia.

Eva Dillon, the illegitimate daughter of Ulick John de Burgh, 14th Earl of Clanricarde, is fiercely proud of her noble lineage. But her sense of belonging is shattered when Ulick dies, leaving Eva and her mother with nothing. It is Ulick's second son, Hubert, who inherits Ulick's vast estates in County Galway, and he is determined to throw out any nonpaying tenants—including Eva and her mother. Now Eva is determined not only to seek revenge on her brother, but also to claim her rightful place in society.

In her efforts, she will cross paths with an intrepid journalist whose encouragement leads her to move to Dublin, as well as a wealthy Russian who introduces Eva to Russia's high society life. But amidst the opulence and glamour, will Eva ever find the sense of belonging that she craves? And will she manage to break free of the secrets of her past that have haunted her for years?