On a transatlantic voyage, English maid Marguerite hatches a plan with an American heiress to temporarily trade places when they arrive in England. Since being forced into servitude, this is Marguerite's chance to reenter Society, and posing as the betrothed of Benedict, Earl of Linford--the man at fault for her circumstances-is the perfect opportunity for revenge! But her anger is soon replaced by an unsettling attraction. Still, Benedict caused her to lose everything once, so she won't lose her heart to him now--even when he reveals some unexpected truths