Amazon.com description: Product Description: Emma Ruskin suddenly abandons her teaching career to become a governess at the country estate of the Akroyd family, much to the amazement of her flatmates. Once at Long Hempdon, she is treated with the utmost contempt by the family, especially Gavin, the superior eldest son. However, Emma recognises that he alone genuinely cares for ten-year-old Arabella, and the unexpected rapport between them both flatters and alarms Emma. When she and Arabella are kidnapped, Emma knows they'll be killed if the money isn't forthcoming - unless Gavin can get to them first... ...guarantees a fascinating read" - Publishers Weekly