Young Kate, who grew up on the streets of London, chose the dangerous profession of a thief over the dirty and humiliating trade of herself. The girl understood that someday she would end up behind bars... however, the noble Lord Alec Brekridge, whom she tried to rob, offered her friendship, help and protection. Kate, forced to accept Alec's offer, at first does not trust him, but the further she goes, the more painful it becomes desperate love for a magnificent man who does not want to return her feelings...