Miss Billings Treads the Boards

A cynical lord is reluctantly drawn into the world of theater while delivering a message to Katherine Billings, who is struggling to make a living after her father's financial misadventures. As she takes on a role in a traveling troupe, he adopts a new identity to protect himself from danger and to get closer to her. Their summer unfolds amidst deception, romance, and a colorful cast of characters, including a determined runner and a charming émigré, all set against the backdrop of a theatrical adventure where the line between reality and performance blurs.