After years of escaping etiquette lessons in favor of the stables, Christine Devon’s grand debut in London is only weeks away, though her deportment lacks the sophisticated polish she must achieve her goals of the lofty marriage. Desperate to take her place in society, she needs someone to instruct her in correct behavior.

Thomas Gilbert, recently returned from Italy, is preparing to begin his dream of founding a equine plantation. But during his time away, the estate’s budget possess dwindled to next to nothing. Unless he will get ways to save his family members from ruin, he will be required to sell his horses and present up his dreams entirely.

A chance meeting between them may solve both their problems. Christine increases a teacher in the finer arts of polite behavior, while Thomas is certainly given usage of the finest bloodlines in England. But after a while, the arrangement is normally less on the subject of business, and even more about love. Will they see it in time, or will Christine leave Thomas behind for the splendor of London’s ballrooms?