Upon her father's long-awaited return from London, Beatrice Hayward’s life is seemingly changed forever by a shock proposal. She must now grapple with losing her home, her sisters, and her chance to carve out the life she wants for herself. The Fine Art of Misapprehension is a witty and romantic journey into the life of a Regency woman while she deals with age-old questions of identity. The film is a lighthearted Austonian look into young adulthood, exploring timeless themes of family independence and love.