Once and Always one of Judith McNaught's most masterful and moving love stories powerfully brings to life the fiery passion of a free-spirited American beauty and a troubled English lord. Suddenly orphaned and alone Victoria Seaton sails the vast ocean eager to reclaim her heritage at Wakefield the sumptuous English estate of a distant cousin the notorious Lord Jason Fielding. Bewildered by his arrogance yet drawn to his panther-like grace she senses the painful memories that smolder in his eyes. When he gathers her at last into his arms arousing a sweet insistent hunger they wed and are embraced by fierce consuming joy -- free from the past's cruel grasp. Then in a moment of anguish Victoria discovers the treachery at the heart of their love . . . a love she had dreamed would triumph not just once but always.