Peregrine Butler's privileged world is rocked to the core when it is revealed he was born before his parents' marriage and therefore is not the legal heir to the dukedom. Facing ruin, Perry must use his charm and good looks to win an heiress. Imogen Bates, the virtuous daughter of the senile vicar, will do anything to protect the heiresses from the Duke of Penning, even if it means having him all for herself.