The novel was published in 1993 by Harris Press in Port Perry, Ontario and featured cover art by Fran Usher.

The story begins in the mid-19th century and follows the life of the title character, Cecilia Preston.

The backcover of the novel reads "Love could only bring heartache, torment and strife to Lord Turner Collingwood and lowly house-servant Cecilia Preston.

Could their burning desire and devotion survive the test of time and London's heartless aristocratic society?

He enlists Turner in the army and sends him to India when he discovers his son's affair with the house servant Cecilia.

Andrea: The only child of a Major who marries Turner after he travels to Australia to start a factory business.

Joe and Sally Webster: A poor farming couple who decide to start a better life and move to Canada.