Cass Saxby’s heart flutters too, but at twenty-six, with no fortune and a limp from a childhood illness, she has no chance of attracting the attention of handsome Theodore Truman. But a devastating event pushes the thought of romance from her mind — her father, Lord Saxby, is killed in a tragic accident and with no known heir, the family is plunged into disarray. In the midst of her grief, Cass finds consolation from a surprising source. Will tragedy bring her a fairy-tale ending?