For seven long years, Lady Cassandra Monroe waited from the war for the only man she had loved since childhood. She waited, knowing for sure that he would never belong to her - after all, Julian would have to enter into an arranged marriage with her cousin! But when the captain returned, Cassandra decided to get to know him better, posing as her cousin’s friend, a certain Miss Patience Bunbury. After all, how can a lady who doesn’t exist ruin her reputation?.. Thus begins the most charming romantic story, full of fun adventures taking place in an indescribable atmosphere of true love.