Now a Musketeer, Athos should be content. He has friends, support of a man he respects and a purpose, but it appears it is not enough. Struggling with his guilt from perceived past crimes and misdemeanours, haunted by feelings for the woman he loves and hates in equal measure - Athos considers putting his ghosts to rest, when once again, his past steps in to stop him.

The young Comte de la Fére is reluctant to return home to another engineered meal, with his intended and her father. When he attempts to delay the inevitable by visiting the local tavern, he finds far more than he expected. Anne de Breuil, simply wants to lay low, but the sight of a handsome stranger, awakens thoughts she thought she no longer possessed.

Growing up is often problematic, when you are a young viscount leading a sheltered life, learning about women is a complete mystery. Until one summer's night, the estate gamekeeper, offers a curious Athos some words of advice - that both puzzle and inspire. Will those words one day help identify the woman of his dreams, or will they return and haunt him forever?