For Talia Dobson, despite the enormous fortune of her nouveau riche father, the path to high society is closed. Her low origins and lack of social polish make her the subject of mockery and ridicule. In addition, the girl is very shy and considers herself ugly. The future seems dull and hopeless to her. But suddenly she becomes Countess of Ashcombe. Her life changes overnight, but are these changes for the better? Instead of lush balls and receptions - monotonous village life, his only friend hides a dangerous secret, even the signs of his husband’s attention are not pleasing - he admires Talia, but she has every reason to doubt his sincerity...