Love and war equalized and tied the English aristocrat James Montague and the Spanish sister of mercy Catalina in marriage. Unfortunately, their marriage turned out to be short-lived - in the whirlwind of war, the young spouses lose each other. A wedding ring found at the site of the destroyed camp testifies to the death of Catalina. Returning to England, James takes on the responsibility of restoring the former greatness of his father's house. In addition, as the eldest son of Duke Lord Hatherton, he must take care of the continuation of the family. A meeting with a young contender for the role of duchess brings confusion into the heart of the owner of Castonbury...