Grace is the black sheep of the family, and her parent’s poor treatment is something she has never understood. When her parents take her younger sister to make her entry into society, Grace is left behind. Her parents refuse to allow her to accompany them, fearing that her appearance will jeopardise Amy’s hope of a good match. Resigned to her spinster status, Grace looks for a distraction to help keep her occupied while her family is away. When she decides to tutor children from the local village, she finds a champion in Reverend Simon Blake and his housekeeper Mrs Hutton. The reverend and his housekeeper play matchmaker, and Grace meets Miles Blakemore, the Duke of Hampton. As the relationship grows, Grace fears that the return of her family may cause problems between her and the duke. Her fears are realised, and she and Miles face challenges neither expected to encounter. Can the couple overcome the difficulties they face, or is Grace doomed to be the spinster her family predicted?