Suspended from his are an agent for the Crown, Griffin, Duke of Strathmore, is present under a dark cloud of suspicion for crimes he didn’t commit. He’s on the desperate race to clear his name at all until a grave error lands him under house arrest with the last type of distraction he desires. Lady Violet West is going to become married towards the most uninteresting man in England. When the disgraced Duke of Strathmore lands in her lap-literally-she decides he’s the answer to her longing for adventure. Although her brother is usually persuaded of Strathmore’s guilt, Violet isn’t as particular. Griffin doesn’t want her interference. Violet won’t consider no for a remedy. So begins a secret partnership between the dropped duke and the established lady. Their mission to uncover the truth leads to danger and desire. However the most perilous threat of all is definitely losing their hearts.