The Tangled Thread — Susan Leslie

Lillith Chatfield--enjoyed all the advantages of a luxurious Victorian lifestyle--until her father's death stripped her of both home and fortune. The strong-willed beauty desperately needed security, leading her to accept a job at Darby Manor. But it would be a security purchased at great cost--for Lillith soon found herself caught up in unfathomable secrets, struggling for control of her life--and her heart...

Damien Darby--was the brooding, obsessive son of the Darby clan. Tormented by private demons he refused to reveal, his passion for Lillith promised continuation of the Darby line--until he showed himself for what he really was...