In the society of the Regency era, scandals and secrets can either destroy or save a family's reputation. Penelope Featherington, raised under the care of her grandmother, decides it is time to enter society and find a husband. But her plans spiral into chaos when she is forced into a marriage with a childhood friend she barely remembers. Colin Bridgerton, accustomed to freedom and travel, returns home to fulfill his family duties. But his brother's request threatens not only his dreams but also his way of life. He must find his sister, save his family's reputation, and face a duty he has always tried to avoid - marriage.