By proposing marriage to the rebellious mischief-maker Henrietta Ashby, Sir Daniel Drummond, who had hitherto not been inclined to commit himself to marriage, unspeakably amazed both friends and foes, and most of all himself. Lady Drummond immediately turned family life into a loving and joyful mess... but the newlyweds' happiness was short-lived. The noose of deadly intrigue tightens around Daniel, and soon Henrietta realizes that only she can save her beloved.