The Duke of Nevette is searching for a way to bring his ridiculous son, Jude Durant, Lord Huntingdon, up to scratch in order to find a wife. The unwed ladies of the ton want nothing to do with him because of the way he comports himself in public - like an absolute idiot. Previously, Jude and his elder Brother, Michael, had gone on their Grand Tour and Jude returned a new man. One that wears overbright clothing and displays embarrassing manners in public, all for the cause of bringing some "style" to his fellow Brits. What no one realizes though, is that Jude has an ulterior motive, a good reason for his overbearing behavior. Because his Father is not privy to this information, he sets out to find a tutor for his son, a lady who can teach him how to half way be a man again. He hires a governess from The Distinguised Academy of Governesses to accomplish this monumental task. Caroline Ritter, who, while not aritocratic, used to be in polite society, takes on the challenge. She has till the end of the Season to teach Jude to flirt, attract a bride and marry. With her cunning insight into the inner workings of people, she is able to see through Jude just enough to know that something is not right about his foppish appearance. Determined to acquire her one thousand pound bonus, if she can get him married, she makes plans to escape England with her sister to go to south France to be with her family there - and vows to keep hers and Jude's relationship strictly professional.