"Soon after her mother passes, London ladies maid, Eliza Chapman learns that her father is Ward Redfield--one of the richest men in Manhattan and he has sent a one-way ticket for her to stay with him and his family. He says his two daughters are excited to meet her but Eliza discovers they are actually far less enthused about her arrival. She feels like a fish out of water--suddenly thrust into a whole new world as she is presented to society and attends all the events and parties of the season. The understood goal of the season for all young women is to secure an engagement. As Eliza finds her way, she begins to question what is most important"--Back cover.
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