In this whimsical romance unlike any other, chess devotee Reginald Tewksberry is a man who has sworn off love and most relationships for utter success at chess-a move that leaves him lonely and somewhat disillusioned. But the English gentleman finds himself in a bind when he hires a housekeeper and, against his own code, promptly falls in love with her. Despite Tewksberry's best efforts to reject his feelings, he continues to fall for the lovely Ethel...