Rescuing Miss Fairfax

An eligible earl and a vicar's daughter fall in love, but there are those who scheme to drive them apart...

Richard, Earl of Ransbury's mother was shallow and pleasure seeking, and the family paid a heavy price for her ways. Richard does not want to repeat his father's mistake, and wants someone who will share his life and make a home with him.

Abigail Fairfax, or Abby, is a gentlewoman with a modest upbringing. She encounters Richard, Earl of Ransbury, in an unusual situation. She charms him with her honesty and wit. Richard wants to take things slowly, but soon realizes his true feelings, and is overjoyed that Abby reciprocates his love.

However, before they can get engaged, Abby falls prey to a plot that tears them apart.

They meet again in London during the Season, but act as strangers. Richard tries to court other debutantes while Abby encourages a match between Richard and her friend. But they can't deny their love for each other.

Meanwhile, another plot to destroy Abby is brewing ...