When Max, Lord Belvedere, is abandoned at the altar, he believes his dreams have come true!
All that's needed to secure his freedom is to reassure his ailing Aunt Euphemia that he is really is serious about finding a bride.
Wrapped up in the delightfully diverting arms of Violet Lilywhite while visiting London's most prestigious House of Assignation, Max hits upon the perfect plan. A pretend wedding to a 'penniless shop girl' should fulfil Aunt Euphemia's romantic dreams without losing him his newfound liberty.
Violet agrees to the deception without hesitation. Lord Belvedere is certainly the most charming and surprising of all her male consorts but she has no illusions about a shared future. She wants only to escape the clutches of infamous Madame Chambon.
The plan appears perfect until Max and Violet - against their will - find themselves falling in love.
Can Max give up his plans for freedom in an exciting new land? Or is freedom to be found in the arms of the woman he loves?
