The daredevil and rake James Marlow begins a dangerous game - he needs to become part of the circle of traitors who secretly support Napoleon. Marlow is ready to take risks, ready, if necessary, to die - but is not ready to meet the woman who broke his heart five years ago Now Clarissa Collins is in his power, but she also has James in her hands. He can send her to the gallows, she can hand him over to French spies. But why is neither of them in a hurry to do this? Perhaps because for true passion, even if it has died out, only a spark is enough to flare up again?..