Will true love conquer deception, or will the villains have the last word?

In the Regency era's glittering society, the Earl of Sheffield, Peter Mellingham, witnesses his cousin's murder and becomes a target himself. To escape the killers, he adopts a daring disguise as Cynthia Meadows, his best friend's younger sister.

As Peter and his loyal friend Brendon journey to Worthing for the transformation, the villains are never far behind. Meanwhile, Cynthia's heart races with fear while also finding unexpected love in the form of Miss Elsbeth Palfrey. Complications arise when Lady Palfrey intends to marry her daughter, Beth, to the enigmatic Lord Standsberry. Unbeknownst to them, Standsberry is behind the murder and more.

Peter creates a secret admirer to court Beth, but his true identity remains hidden, leading to a humorous mix-up of hearts and intentions. In a comedic dance of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, the characters weave in and out, attempting to unravel who is who and what is what.

Peter Mellingham never suspected how tangled his web of deceit would become. Will his perfect disguise cost him the love of his life?

This fast-paced Regency romance is filled with adventure, masks, confused identities, and a dog.