Edwina, with a deep passion for bettering the lives of everyday people as the Royal Historian, has dedicated countless hours to achieving this noble goal. However, she faces formidable opposition from a formidable group known as the Grand Peerage, who consistently hinder her progress. In the midst of this challenge, a highly influential figure, Duke Alexander Claiborne of Ice, a prominent aristocrat, presents an unexpected proposition. He offers Edwina the resources she desperately needs to overcome the Grand Peerage's obstacles, but in return, he requests her hand in marriage - a request that leaves her both intrigued and conflicted.