Lady Margaret has devoted herself to taking care of her young siblings and the estate while her half-brother fritters away the family fortune. Upon Edwin's death she learns he has left them destitute and worst of all at the mercy of a notorious and cruel rake. Lord Nicholas would much rather be pursuing women for quick sport rather than taking care of a headstrong debutante without any prospects as well as her siblings. But Edwin saved his life once and now he owes him a debt. Fortunately all he has to do is find Meggy a husband and his debt will be paid. There's just one issue: Meggy is nothing like what he'd imagined. And the more time he spends in her company the more he begins to wonder whether he's met his match . . .