\"Helsa, the exceptionally beautiful daughter of the Reverend Alfred Irvin, is thrilled when she learns that Irvin Hall, their vastancestral home, has been rented for a large sum by a certain Lady Basset. Her Ladyship wishes to host a grand house party and hasinvited a number of distinguished guests including the handsome Dukeof Mervinston. Helsa? s friend, Mary, agrees to play the vital roleof lady? s maid to Lady Basset. But at the last minute Mary cannot doit as she has to visit her ill grandmother. So Helsa has to stepinto her shoes and be the lady? s maid. To everyone? s surprise Lady Basset organises a steeplechase and the Duke is the favourite to winon his stallion Masterpiece. However Helsa uncovers a dastardlyplot on the day of the steeplechase to lure the Duke into marryingagainst his will. How Helsa saves the Duke and unexpectedly findsthe love of her life is all told in this exciting romance by BARBARACARTLAND.\"
