The main character of the fifth novel of the saga is Valentina Saint-Michel, the eldest daughter of Conn Saint-Michel, Lord Bliss. Her first marriage experience was unsuccessful - her husband, Lord Barrows, died tragically. A young widow learns that she is not Connes Saint-Michel's own daughter. The secret of birth haunts her, and she goes to Turkey. She is accompanied on this dangerous journey by her cousin Patrick Bourke and Tom Kemp, young men in love with a beautiful widow. After incredible adventures, the whole trio returns safely to England. The secret is revealed, and Valentina has made her choice - in the person of Patrick Bourque, she has found love and a spouse.