A beautiful Egyptian raised by an English aristocrat, Jasmine Tristan could be considered one of the first London beauties, but in high society drawing rooms she is shunned. And she herself, believing that due to a family curse she can bring evil to others, tries to stay in the shadows.

But one day, Jasmine’s heart flares up with love for Thomas Wallenford, Viscount Claredon, an irresistible handsome man and an eligible bachelor. . The girl has no idea that the Viscount has long been burning with passion for her and intends to achieve reciprocity at all costs.