THE MARRIAGE PLOT
Ophelia Elliot has delayed marriage long enough. Now, for the sake of her future, she must choose between three impatient suitors. But sheโs determined to use only the most rational of methods to make her decision. And when her dear friend, Sidney Mason, offers to help, how can the discerning debutante resist? Besides, spending time with him is no hardshipโhis dashing looks and irresistible laughter have delighted her for years. Not that Sidney is a suitable prospect. As a member of Parliament, heโs already married to the state. No matter how chivalrous his attentions, falling in love with him would be most unreasonable . . .
The fact is, Sidney finds Ophelia infuriatingly stubbornโand yet there is no other woman for him. Convincing her that she must marry for loveโhis loveโwill be a formidable challenge. So he concocts a clever strategy to expose her suitorsโ true naturesโand show the strong-willed beauty that when it comes to marriage, it is imperative that she follow her heartโstraight into his strong and loving arms . . .
โRachael Milesโ knowledge of the time period she writes about adds a depth of authenticity that enriches every page.โ โJodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author