A desperate young lady
When Elinor's guardian arranges her marriage to an elderly merchant interested only in her society connections, she will do anything to sabotage the wedding even if it means ruining herself by running off with another man.
A gentleman rake
Who could be a better choice for a woman who needs ruining than a man so notorious that all of London calls him Lord Rake?
A straightforward bargain
But when their arrangement goes awry, saving Elinor may mean ruining the rake!