Charged to fetch Lady Margaret Thurton home from a nunnery, Sir Richard de Heigham never expects to find himself completely captivated with the beautiful heiress. Suddenly thrust into a new life, the innocent Meg is dazzled by the charming young knight and his lessons in the social graces that her uncle forces upon her. When it becomes obvious that Earl Thurton has some nefarious scheme in mind for Meg's wedding day, Sir Richard must quickly ascertain whether his love for Meg is requited and if his efforts to protect her could put them both in dangerтАж.