Rich and handsome, darling of the ton, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters, the marquis of alverstoke at seven-and-thirty sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. Until a distant connection, ign...Rich and handsome, darling of the ton, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters, the marquis of alverstoke at seven-and-thirty sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. Until a distant connection, ignorant of his selfishness, applies to him for help.