When Colonel Ethan Breck of the United States cavalry is sent as a special envoy to London and meets delightfully wilful Abigail, wildcat socialite daughter of Lord and Lady Russell, he is soon up to his neck in trouble. Whilst he sweeps round the grandest ballrooms for the first time, attends elite soirees, he also becomes embroiled in equal part in scandal, intrigue, plot and counter plot. Historical romance, in the rich traditions of Georgette Heyer and Barbara Cartland, and transcending the cultural excitement and passion of the old Wild West and London's High Society.