Perhaps a few years ago when Elisabeth Elham was penniless, marriage might have supplied her with a husband to care for her needs. But now, as an independent twenty-four year old heiress, Elisabeth is perfectly fine without a husband. Of course that doesn’t stop London’s fortune hunters from trying to get her attention… Derek Wincannon, Elisabeth’s neighbor and son of a viscount, is just about the only man in London not trying to charm her. Despite the fact that he is enticed by her confident and carefree attitude, he knows she would much rather remain single. But when one of Elisabeth’s more sinister suitors involves her in a dangerous scheme, it is up to the honorable Derek to save her-and finally win over her heart for good.