"Scarlet Widow". A priceless ruby that once belonged to the British crown, lost and recently found! Who would risk delivering this treasure to England, which is constantly being hunted by hundreds of adventurers, thieves and murderers? Only Nicholas Ramsay, Viscount Richmond, notorious for his dissipation and not knowing fear, more than once who carried out delicate assignments for the English court, and the lovely Lucy Contrain, the young widow of the last owner of the ruby. At first they hate each other. But in the midst of countless dangers and adventures, hatred gradually turns into passionate, all-consuming love...