There are men who are not made for marriage. But they are able to give their lovers pleasure and the bliss of passion... One of these convinced bachelors is Julius D'Abernon, Marquis of Darley, a great seducer, whom all his mistresses remember with delight and gratitude. Lady Elspeth Grafton is not one of them. She is the standard of virtue, a woman who is invariably faithful to her husband. And this fuels Julius’ desire even more...