When her beloved parents perished in a fire, Moira decided to throw her penniless self upon the mercy of her married cousin Lili. But en route to Lili's London manse, Moira witnessed a most dastardly deed: highwaymen had set upon the Marquess of Donat, a veritable Tulip of the Ton.

Moved by his stunning good looks, Moira managed to save Milord, with the help of seasoned campaigner Major Hilary Norman, another innocent bystander.

But the mysterious matter did not end there, for the major and the marquess continued to insinuate themselves into the young lady's life. It was clear both had caught Moira's attention. But which one would finally capture her heart...?