Miss Lydia Richmond has no wish for a husband; indeed, she and her best friend, Lady Alice, are determined to enjoy the company of the cavalry officers who have recently arrived in the vicinity. However, when circumstances prompt the Duke of Stenning to propose, Lydia knows it would be foolish to refuse. After all, he is in his prime - handsome enough, and quite possibly the most eligible bachelor in the kingdom. But will a marriage without love lead to heartbreak?