Penelope Carnegie had an unfortunate accident as a young woman which left her unable to walk or feel her legs. Much to her guardians' dismay, she will no longer make a desirable wife. Her Uncle Andrew has heard some of his cohorts are sending their progeny to Europe, along with a substantial dowery, to wed titled land owners. Lord Edward Avondale was caught in a compromising position and his parents arranged to wed him to an American heiress. He...