Provincial... Fool... Savage... These are the most innocent of the nicknames that London society awarded to Josie Essex, who came from Scotland to the capital for her first season.

But young Josie does not want be a laughing stock. She is obsessed with a single dream - to turn into a sophisticated and elegant lady, capable of outshining the most famous socialites.

The brilliant aristocrat Count Maine offers his services to the inexperienced debutante. He undertakes to turn the awkward girl into a dangerous and mocking beauty who is fluent in the art of flirting.

However, very soon the count himself falls into the web of passion for a diligent student...