<p>Sir John Dewey Fanning (Jack to his familiars) is magistrate in a corner of Oxfordshire plagued by one incident of petty mischief after another. To add to his aggravation his matchmaking mama is due for a prolonged visit just when his domestic staff is at sixes and sevens.</p><p>Jack turns to Miss Madeline Hennessey both to organize his household and to serve as his mother's temporary companion despite the fact that he's long harbored feelings for the ever-competent (and lovely!) Miss Hennessey. Madeline reluctantly accepts the position and proximity leads to investigations of an amorous nature. Can Jack stop the crime spree and steal Madeline's heart too?</p><p>Contains mature themes.</p>