The frivolous rake Simon St. Maur inherited the title of count - and not a penny to boot. Only marriage with a rich heiress will save him, but who will marry a man with such a reputation? A chance meeting with the beautiful Nell Whitby is a gift of fate for Simon: it turns out that she is a rich bride. And making her a real lady is not so difficult. Simon does not intend to fall in love with the newly-made countess, but is passion always subject to the arguments of reason?..