The life of a secret agent is difficult, and sometimes fraught with real dangers. And the trials that Earl Falconridge had to go through in the name of the crown were serious. And it all started with the fact that he had to sacrifice happiness and abandon his adored bride, the beautiful Mara Bryce. But a few years later, fate had mercy and presented the count with a new meeting with the widowed Mara. And as soon as their passion flared up with renewed vigor, a dangerous profession separated the lovers again. Will Mara understand him? Will she agree to throw in her lot with a man who will never reveal all his secrets?..