Phaedra Montague is trying to break free of the expectations of society and follow her dream of becoming a horse trainer, she finally finds a horse that could be the centre of her stud. Bram Basingstoke is on a repairing lease but when he hears that Phaedra is looking for a groom he takes the opportunity to do something with his life. She's a distraction to him, and he's not much better for her. She has promised herself that she won't marry, but he's starting to break her promises to herself, even if she can see that as he is he's unsuitable.
The two of them spark off each other and are quite a convincing couple. THey get through all their issues in a convincing way and she really does manage to hold onto her dreams and know that she will have his support. ( )