Miss Charlotte Harris, a virtuous young widow, was once the bride of the handsome Lord David Kirkwood, but left him, accusing him of a shameful affair with a maid. Years passed, and although the world turned away from David, much was forgotten. However, the insult inflicted by the woman he loved was not erased from his memory. He waited for a long time for an opportunity, cherishing dreams of how he would destroy Charlotte. But when the opportunity presented itself... his hatred suddenly gave way to passion. And Lord Kirkwood decides to once again begin the fight for the heart of the one without whom does not think about life.