The beautiful Imogen McLean is in despair: her officer husband is killed, she is left penniless and, worst of all, a ridiculous misunderstanding has caused a scandal that ruined her reputation.

Help comes from a completely unexpected direction... Mysterious Sir Corin Ardsley, whom everyone around him considers either an incorrigible dreamer or simply a madman, is ready to marry Imogen in order to save her from shame and universal condemnation.

The unfortunate woman agrees to this marriage out of despair, but very soon her gratitude Sir Corin turns into passionate, sincere love. And she believes in happiness again...