Bertha was always a romantic person and dreamed of great love all her life. True, both men to whom she once gave her heart were created, for the most part, by her imagination. Farmer Craddock, who has made his way to large landowners, is a kind, but rude and down-to-earth man, unable to appreciate the strength and depth of his wife’s personality. And young Gerald, on the contrary, is a vicious, angry, cynical boy, in whom all the disappointment with the life of the “golden youth” seemed to be concentrated. So will Mrs. Craddock be able to find such desired happiness with one of them? The once rich and respected Allerton family is ruined. Young idealist Lucy strives to correct her father's mistakes and restore the family's good name. The fearless conqueror of Africa and a true gentleman, Alec Mackenzie, is ready to help his beloved with this and takes her frivolous younger brother George on an expedition to Africa. A novel about love, honor and betrayal, which will make you laugh merrily or sincerely sympathize with the heroes.