About the book: year / A young, inexperienced graduate of the boarding school, Miss Emily Russell, arrives at her future place of work in the big city. There she is captured by a whirlwind of new feelings and impressions, and the girl’s heart is ready to open to first love. On her way, she meets two wealthy gentlemen who want to gain the attention and favor of a modest young seamstress: Lord Binger and Mr. Ratkowski. But are men really that honest, and what are their real motives? When Emily finds out about them, will she want to stay with any of her suitors? And what to do with the emerging feeling if the first buds of love are already opening in her heart?