How to introduce a young girl into high society? It is better if this is done by a wealthy young widow, reputed to be a true example of virtue and respectability. Marianne Hughes agrees to present young Louise in the most famous drawing rooms of London and find her a worthy groom... but very soon Louise and her beautiful guardian become rivals. After all, a “worthy groom” for Louise - John Sinclair, Marquess of Gillingham - falls passionately in love with Marianne and is ready to do anything to achieve reciprocity...