Wastrel, gambler, and ne'er-do-well...handsome Garrett Lynch has a wicked reputation and every woman knows it. Can it be possible that he is also the man known only as The Green Dragon, secretly fighting for Ireland against rampant English injustice? Garrett takes no prisoners and answers no questions - until a mission of utmost importance requires him to enlist the aid of the beautiful Maura Fitzgerald...Maura has a mission of her own: to educate impoverished Irish country girls. Does the dashing Mr. Lynch think he can simply walk into her life and her school and do as he pleases? She has half a mind to throw the selfish scoundrel out - until Garrett takes her in his arms. She cannot say no to such fiery passion...or his love...