More recently, Julian Morrow, Viscount Linden, was one of the most brilliant officers of the British army, a hero of battles. Now he is a grief-stricken man, sinking deeper into the abyss of despair. Julian is seriously wounded, but much more than physical pain, he is gnawed by mental pain - longing for his tragically deceased young wife, a sense of guilt in her death. It would seem that everything is over... But the lovely American Blaise enters the life of Viscount Linden, bringing with her new love and new hope for happiness...