Disowned by his father when Julian refused to sell his theater when his younger sister comes of age. Julian Belfry – proposes to Emily as a business deal. Emily has a strained relationship with her parents but tries several times to make it better, and Julian supports her until they are rude to Emily’s face and steps in to defend her. While meeting with the ladies Emily learns that Julian’s father has secretly been helping his son and is treated rather rudely by some (which Julian overhears). Emily asks that Julian never lie to her if asked a direct question, and agrees to meet with ladies in the ton to help try and get a better reputation for his theater. Agrees to Julian’s proposal to help bolster his reputation and the reputation of his theater. The cat makes a nice comic addition to all situations he is present.Įmily Turner – stays above scandal that has followed her family (two from her brother and one from her father being blackmailed) and being forced to associate with Mr. Once back in London, the two set about trying to help each other with their situations and realize they do actually care about the other one, which is not part of their agreement. Julian and Emily have a diplomatic wedding and their wedding night is not what either anticipated.

Julian proposes a business arrangement type of marriage and Emily agrees on the condition that he never lie to her if asked a direct question and they get married before they get back to London (before her parents can put a stop to it). Julian is trying to bolster his reputation among the ton and realizes that Emily has been able to stay above scandal, especially with the scandal following her family. After her two best friends have gotten their happily ever after, Emily Turner knows her future will probably not be filled with as much love and happiness, but an offer by Julian Belfry sounds like a wonderful alternative to what her father has in mind.

To marry and to meddle