Philippa Atwater is trying to find her missing father, who was in the king's secret service.

Finding herself in London without a livelihood, Philippa puts on a man's suit and is hired as a tutor to the adopted son of Lord James Cunnington. Having fallen in love with the owner, she decides to open up to him. But he, like Philippa’s father, is also accused of betrayal...

Will the girl have enough persistence and courage to wash away the stain of suspicion and shame from her two closest people? Will she find her happiness in the arms of the stern and gentle Lord James?..