It's 1817, and five gold rings are perfect Christmas presents... Esther Fitzroy is bored of all the gentlemen lining up to propose matrimony-only because her father's rising fortune means a bigger dowry. At least she's not like the poor Duke of Kendal, who according to the latest scandal, has lost his entire fortune. So when John (Jack to the ladies), the Duke of Kendal suddenly arrives at the Fitzroy home and...