Cynthia Harrod-Eagles 
The Black Pearl 
The Morland Dynasty, Book 5

1659: Cromwell“s protectorate is drawing to a close, and the restoration of the monarchy can only improve the fortunes of the Morland family.
The years of civil war and their aftermath have left Morland Place in dire straits, but with the return of the King, Ralph Morland believes he can rebuild the family estates. For his beautiful and ambitious cousin, Annunciata, the Restoration means a journey to London – one that leads to the amours and intrigues of Charles“s court and to the unlocking of her mysterious past.
A new and kinder age is dawning – a time for healing wounds – but more uncertainty, conflict and sorrow await both Ralph and Annunciata before they can find peace and forgiveness…