The year is 1986. Elizabeth Cawthorne, a wilful, headstrong girl of 20, and illegitimate daughter of Sir John Oldroyd, has been ordered to join her estranged father at his Canterbury estate. Bitterly resentful, she is desperate to avoid her imagined fate at his hands, and seizes an opportunity to escape created by the tragic and scandalous death of her young cabin mate - Hannah Grieves.
Bribing the captain to tell her father she died at sea, Elizabeth assumes Hannah's identity, only to find her lies and deception entangle her in a dangerous web of rape, murder and revenge. Bound by a deadly secret, Elizabeth is forced to marry Hannah's uncle, William Buckley, and 'Consequences' tells the story of their stormy, passionate and troubled relationship, burdened with the secrets they share and the secrets she comes to learn about her new husband.
This compelling saga unfolds amongst the hills of Banks Peninsular and the strange volcanic landscape of the Bay of Plenty, reaching a fiery climax on the slopes of Mt Tarawera. Elizabeth Cawthorne is a memorable heroine who will capture the hearts of historical romance fans with her passion, courage and humanity.
