Nairn, Scotland, 1820

As Sarah struggles to plan her version of Northanger Abbey with the local Nairn Drama Group, her best friend Tess wants the lead part, but that’s not all she wants.

At the first audition, Tess shines and lands the role, opposite the wealthy, dashing and roguish Glenn Sinclair, a young man who attracts the eyes of every young lady in Nairn. Though charming, he also has a reputation for playing as many women as possible.


As the rehearsals get under way, and despite Glenn Sinclair’s infuriating propensity for getting his own way, Sarah begins to take a shine to his flashing smile and good looks. With the stress of the play weighing on her and no marriage prospects of her own, she can’t help giving in to his advances. But as the preparations continue, the theatre production begins to fall apart.

The fear of her family losing their farm is only the beginning for Sarah. Losing her leading lady and discovering that Glenn Sinclair really does live up to his reputation as a scoundrel makes it look as though the play will be a complete failure.... until someone who had been in plain sight all along comes to her aid in a most unexpected way.