On the streets of London, a beautiful girl can survive either by selling herself or by picking the pockets of rich gentlemen. Temperance Smith is considered the best in her dangerous profession. One day, the young pickpocket was caught by the hand by Captain Miles Trevelyan, who arrived in London from India. And the impossible happened: Temperance tried to steal the captain’s wallet, but stole his heart! From now on they are connected forever - this strange meeting was predicted by the stars themselves. After all, only fate can unexpectedly decide that a daring street girl and a rich aristocrat are created for passionate love...