In 16th century England, a band of rogues cuts purses, steals clothes from open windows, and robs travelers on the highway. The youngest member of one such band is Molly, and she desperately wants to fit in. Daring to take part in a highway robbery, Molly wounds Duke Bryce Kendrickson and he can't quite forget her face. Later, they meet under similarly violent circumstances, but this time it is with Molly at the disadvantage. Kendrickson is about to show her the meaning of lordly law, when his friend recognizes Molly's full name. She's been wanted by the Queen for some time; apparently she's an heir to a great fortune! Kendrickson's vengeance will have to wait, but not for long. Queen Elizabeth needs a guardian for this new noblewoman, and Kendrickson is handy. How do you take a thief and turn her into a lady? Ask Bryce Kendrickson; he knows. But more than that, he knows the danger such lessons can pose on the heart.