The Sensible Courtship

THEY AGREED ON JUST ONE THING- TO MARRYANYONE BUT EACH OTHER
Lord Richard Devlin was looking for a meek wife to worship him as lord and master while leaving him free to pursue the pleasures of a single life even as a married man.
Lady Francesca Waringham was searching for an adoring husband who would put her on a pedestal, thereby allowing her to enjoy her cherished freedom and independence.
The splendid list of guests assembled at the great estate of Hockleigh was clearly a perfect hunting field for both of them- if only they could keep out of each other's hair... and out of each other's hearts...