Mini- Synopsis:

Misfortune descends on Abigail Westcoate in the middle of the London social season. She is jilted at the altar and shortly after her father loses his health, his home and his fortune. Living with her old aunt at a boarding-house they can’t afford Abby accepts a position as governess with the Countess of Castweill. On learning that the countess is the sister of the Marquess of Ravensgaerd, the man to whom her father had left the care of her meager trust and who allowed a criminal solicitor to steal it, Abby accepts the position under an assumed name. She feels that masquerading under another name is better than the poorhouse. Soon she is headed back to London, as chaperone of the Countess’ daughter, Katy and although Abby’s biggest fear is that she will be recognized by someone in society, the biggest danger to her is the clerk who stole her trust account and who does not want her to expose him to the marquess.