Decadent and seducer - this is how London society knows the scandalous Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton. However, under this frivolous mask lies a man obsessed with the thirst for revenge for the death and shame of his father, unjustly accused of treason. Such a man can hardly be called an ideal groom, especially for the wealthy heiress Clara Cheswick, who prefers a career as an editor-in-chief to family life. But Adam's story awakens the hunting passion of a journalist in the girl, and she agrees to help the Duke find out who is to blame for the tragedy of his family. The investigation begins - and every day Adam and Clara become closer and dearer to each other...