Finding Frances (Book 2 in The Ideal Courtship Trilogy) picks up where Behind the Veil (Book 1) left off. Frances, one of the maids rescued by King Areli, has fled his camp, determined to return to Phinneas despite all he has put her through. King Areli's army has pursued Phinneas, hoping to rescue Frances from his clutches. Meanwhile, back in Sappington, Michael has been tasked with raising an army to fight Phinneas with Emma by his side. When an infiltrator comes to the camp, these three groups are thrown together in a tale of intrigue as each tries to figure out who can be trusted. In Phinneas's camp, Frances will struggle to learn the truth of who the rightful king truly is and where her loyalty belongs.