Lady Jane's father has arranged a marriage to the Viscount Summer at her birth. Twenty five years later she is still waiting for the official proposal. During this wait, the viscount has been a typical regency rake having many affairs. His current affair is with the young wife of Sir Giles Horton. Jane discovers them together but decides when offered to marry him anyway. My problem with this book is that Lady Jane was such a doormat. When she is faced with the actions of the viscount she ignores the information. Meanwhile the viscount is a "wimp" when it comes to his mistress and in my opinion does not "grovel" enough for Jane's forgiveness. The author tries to portray Jane as as kind, generous person, instead she seems to be almost to stupid to live. ( )