Edward Barraclough's happy bachelor existence is thrown into a spinwhen he is forced to look after his two orphaned nieces. Employing theright governess is vital. Miss Petrie has the girls' support, while hehas reservations. Unassuming and a little dowdy she may appear, butEdward suspects she's neither so humble nor respectful underneath!Independently wealthy Lady Octavia Petrie is on the verge ofconfessing that Edward has mistaken her for someone else. In a momentof sheer madness, prompted by his cynical attitude, she finds herselfaccepting the temporary position. From Lady to simple Miss—what hasshe let herself in for?