No young lady can be more devoted to the teachings of the infamous bluestocking Mrs Waverley than Felicity her adopted daughter. Yet Felicity leads a secret life: that of an author of a scandalous new novel - the tale of a lady 'rake' and her passionate exploits. Yet there is one titled gentleman who is intrigued with this mysterious headstrong young woman who is taking Society by storm - and Felicity soon learns that real life is infinitely more interesting than fiction!