Alexandre du Villiers, a wealthy Louisiana planter, bought young Nicky St. Clair from prison, succumbing to a momentary whim, and had absolutely no idea what he would do next with the frightened, ragged girl. He did not yet suspect that this frivolous prank would forever change his fate, and the “purchase” would soon blossom into a wondrous beauty, an ardent and proud woman who would become both a crazy passion and long-awaited happiness for Alexander...