Young Evangeline Munrow inherited a legendary diamond, which, according to ancient belief, brings misfortune to all its owners... At first, not believing in the curse, she considered the diamond simply a luxurious jewel. But as soon as the box where it was kept was opened, misfortunes fell one after another: the carriage overturned, an unfamiliar man fell on Evangeline and kissed her unceremoniously. As it turned out, this stranger turned out to be the Marquis of Raleigh, the most convinced bachelor and rake of London society. And this became her main problem...