Christabel
Orphaned at birth, raised in workhouse. child laborer pickpocket. Meg at age 17 seemed headed for a life in the slums.Her beauty caught the eye of young Stephen Barclay, a dashing ne'er-do-well with two ambitions-- never do another day's work, and to live like a lord.Together they took Regency London by storm.She loved Stephen, but had to carry out her part of the bargain--Marry the wealthiest of her suitors.