Miss Lucy Stanton had lived a privileged life of status and fortune, until her father gambled the family's entire fortune away to Sir Arnold Othelson. Sir Arnold demanded immediate payment or Lucy's hand in marriage, Lucy would rather die than marry him.
Lord Marcus Carroway's last meeting with Miss Lucy Stanton had not gone well, he had come across arrogant and self-important. Marcus was determined that their next meeting would be better. When he hears about Lucy's problem, he makes An Arrogant Proposal.