Modest Henrietta McLellan always dreamed of passionate love. And when the capital’s dandy Simon Darby arrives in the rural wilderness, he allows his sensual nature to emerge. The London handsome man makes her want kisses, dates, and secret notes. And Henrietta writes herself a passionate letter... from Simon. However, the “secret message” suddenly becomes public - and now only an immediate marriage can save the reputation of the unfortunate girl. At first, the jaded rake believes that he has become a victim of the subtle calculation of a young predator... but gradually Henrietta’s purity and charm warm his cold heart and awaken him to passionate and sincere love.