A cruel intriguer, using the lovely Evangeline’s father as a hostage, sent her to the castle of the noble Duke of Portsmouth. The girl was to become an instrument for the execution of someone else’s insidious plan... but could she harm the man whom she loved with all the strength of her soul at first sight: Evangeline had to make a tragic choice - either to destroy her father, or to betray an ardent, passionate and tender lover, who had become dearer to her life...