Capturing the imagination of much of Westham with his rank and heroism, Captain Arthur Sudbury has eyes for only one young lady, Miss Emily Hardcastle, formerly far out of his reach. Providence has been as cruel to the Hardcastles as it has been kind to Arthur and now their situations are reversed what more could stand in the way of the young couple's happiness?

Grace Hardcastle is nothing like her older sister, and has spent years missing her old friend Arthur. When he returns to Westham still smitten with Emily, Grace innocently offers to help match the pair, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. Can she step out of her sister's shadow long enough for Arthur to realise where his heart truly lies?

A Captain of Consequence is a traditional regency historical romance in the tradition of Jane Austen. It is the second book in the Westham Chronicles series.