Juliana Archer's husband died on the battlefield - and the defenseless beauty found herself in exotic India all alone.

The best way out of the situation would be a second marriage, but Lord Ian Pearce, who is persistently seeking Juliana's hand, seems to her too harsh and persistent.

Rejection is inevitable...

But Lord Pierce makes an agreement with the young widow: the wedding will take place if Juliana falls in love with him with all the fervor of passion before Christmas!

But how will he achieve this?..