The famous London beauty Elizabeth Chadderley became a widow and found herself in straitened circumstances. Of course, she needs a new marriage, or rather, a profitable match. In the meantime, she is relaxing in Cornwall, far from the capital - and decides to have a little fun, a light flirtation with the charming rural doctor Michael de Gray. What could be simpler! What could be more innocent! However, very soon the game becomes reality - and Elizabeth is getting stronger every day falls in love with the smart, attractive Michael. Soon she realizes: it is impossible to kill the surging love within herself. What does marriage with a poor provincial promise for Mrs. Chadderley? Connecting your life with Dr. de Gray is pure madness. But... is love subject to the arguments of reason?