After the terrifying experience of confronting a murderer, Lady Rosamund retreats, along with her father and McBrae, to the home of friends in the country for some much-needed relaxation.

But before long, they find themselves embroiled in the affairs of a neighboring family, and soon this involves a corpse.

If this isn't trouble enough, Rosie can't figure out what McBrae's intentions are—not to mention her own. Will he ask her to marry him? What will she reply? And what more must she confess before daring to say yes?

This novella takes place immediately after Lady Rosamund and the Plague of Suitors.