Dominic Frampton, Earl of Monkstead has been accused of meddling in the lives of his neighbours, giving them the happy endings he thinks they should have. But when it comes to Miss Margaret Willoughby the only person he believes can make her happy is himself.

But Dominic is already married, a wretched mistake he was forced into fifteen years ago.

Margaret is on the verge of being engaged to her bullying father's curate, and destined to live a half life in the village where she was born. She believes she must obey, but Dominic has other ideas.

Is it right to ruin Margaret's reputation to save her from her miserable future? Can love really conquer all?