Marquis Vernon Elverstoke is not the sort to give in to the whims of his family, but Fredericka Merriville—his distant relative’s daughter—unexpectedly finds herself unable to be refused. A proud aristocrat reluctantly agrees to carry out her request and help Fredericka’s younger sister enter high society. However, before long, the marquis is surprised to realize that he is increasingly drawn to Fredericka herself—a simple provincial girl, nothing like the spoiled society beauties he’s used to…