An heiress, thinks spoiled Miss Alethea Hardy, should rise late, dress elegantly and marry well. A far cry from her new responsibilities--up at dawn to fetch and carry for her betters! In running away from a repulsive proposal, Thea has ruined herself. Until she meets Marcus Ashfield, Viscount Strensham, who seems to see the beautiful woman behind the dowdy uniform. Such a devastatingly handsome, arrogant lord can't be interested in a lowly maid...can he? Upstairs, Downstairs... The secret life of the Regency servant!