It's been over a year since the debacle with his runaway sister, but now that she's happily settled with a husband and child, Lord Stephen Blakely can focus on other endeavors. Being named the heir to the Marquess of Bradford is a welcome challenge even if it has added much more to his plate than he is used to. Firmly ensconced at the Home Office, he's sent on a mission to rescue a missing young lady who has been removed to a war-torn America. Lady Elizabeth Waverly has had a crush on Lord Blakely ever since they danced at his sister's wedding. When they are reacquainted at the wedding nuptials of the Duke of Hawkhurst, sparks fly, but something's afoot. Elizabeth has vanished. An old enemy rears his ugly head, and rumor has it there is a spy in the Home Office. With the help of her brother, the hunt is on to recover Lady Elizabeth.