Phoebe Vale was offered the job of paid companion during the house party of one of her former students. Phoebe is a teacher in an elite school for young women. The chance to enjoy a lifestyle so far removed from her own, is not to be missed. Especially, because it will give her a chance to observe Julian Spencer, Marquess Dryden. Her interest in the society pages has deepened her fascination with Lord Ice.

Phoebe first meets Lord Dryden in the village where she teaches. She meets him a second time at the school which he is inspecting since his niece is a prospective pupil. While Phoebe's looks aren't impressive, he is fascinated by her witty and intelligent conversation.

Even though he is at the Redmond's home to woo Lisabeth Redmond, Julian is much more interested in Phoebe. When Phoebe is taken to London to chaperon Lisabeth and two of her friends, she finds herself the butt of a cruel joke. Julian's response will ruin any chances at a marriage to Lisabeth.

The sixth in the Pennyroyal Green series, Ms. Long has written an engaging heroine who manages to thaw the ice around Julian's heart. The story line is a little complicated since the forward happens six weeks before the first chapter but it's well worth it. It was so entertaining to watch Julian vacillate between choosing what he felt he wanted and what his heart was telling him he needed. The conversations between Julian and Phoebe were great fun. HOW THE MARQUESS WAS WON is a highly satisfying story!