Marcelline Noirot and her sisters are building up a clientele for their dress shop in London. They've led a chaotic life as their parents dragged them across Europe outrunning the bailiff. Marcelline wants more for her daughter, thus the dress shop.

When they hear a rumor that the Duke of Clevedon is finally ready to return to London and honor the agreement to marry his best friend's sister, they hatch a daring plan to attract his interest so that they can dress his future wife.

Stunningly attractive, her ancestry and large dowry have prompted proposals from many men but the Noirot sisters know that they could improve her image if they had the dressing of her. Lady Clara Fairfax has always bought her dresses from their chief rival, Hortense. A woman who has no sense of style, Hortense is only able to imitate other designers.

Marcelline sets off to Paris to meet the Duke and draw his attention to their innovative clothing designs. What she doesn't expect is that he will epitomize everything she could ever ask for in a man.

The Duke of Clevedon has enjoyed his time in Europe. When his friend Harry reminds him that it is time to step up and honor the old agreement between Clevedon and Clara, he agrees reluctantly to return. He has plans for the evening, when he first spots Marcelline those plans disappear. Marcelline will challenge him in ways that he least expects.

When they both return to London, Clevedon has difficulty proposing to Clara. All his years away, he corresponded with her but he realizes that he loves her like a sister. He spends more time thinking of Marcelline and aiding her when problems arise than he ever thought about Clara. His life has become more interesting in so many ways since he met the Noirot ladies.

Ms. Chase has written another winner. Although, I missed some of the humor that so entertained me in Mr. Impossible, the story was so well-written that it kept me glued to the pages. The intriguing twists to the story will keep the reader enthralled. I can't wait for the next two books.