The Duke of Trent, rejected by the world, whom rumor considers guilty of the death of his own wife, lives alone on the estate, having long given up hope for happiness. But when a young widow Vivienne Rael-Lamont appears on his doorstep, ready to do anything to buy from an ancient manuscript, he unexpectedly puts a price on... communication with this woman, whose charm should brighten up his loneliness! Vivien is forced to agree... However, very soon Trent realizes that his admiration for Mrs. Rael-Lamont is growing into a burning passion - a powerful passion, painful and irresistible...