The Marquis of Rotherstone is a scandalous man, a famous rake and womanizer. He can restore his reputation in the world only with the help of a brilliant match, which means that the bride’s reputation must be untarnished... Why does the marquise need Daphne Starling, with her independent character, who disdains the opinion of the world?.. They gossip about her... They gossip about her... No one can , of course, nothing definite can be said, but the world has already given its verdict. And only the passionately in love Rotherstone persistently seeks Daphne’s hand and heart, because true, passionate love is not afraid of either doubts or arguments of reason...