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Neighbors Benedict and Arabella have known each other since they were children.

After two seasons in London, Arabella is yet to find her perfect match. Spending Christmastide in Cornwall is a welcome respite from the ton, but she is dismayed to find that Benedict's mother has invited her lovely niece to stay for the holidays. Is the widow matchmaking for her son?

Benedict's father was a tradesman. Despite his family's wealth, he fears the smell of shop will prevent him from gaining his heart's desire: Arabella. His cousin Penelope's presence in Cornwall isn't helping his suit for his lovely friend. Or is it?