Beautiful Olivia Sherburne is in despair. All she wanted was to sincerely confess her feelings to James Averill, a friend of her older brother, and what remains if the charming archaeologist stubbornly ignores her love? And here’s the result: they were caught in a compromising situation, James is obliged to marry the “dishonored " to the girl, whether he wants it or not, his life's work - an expedition to Egypt - is under threat. Olivia has only one choice - to sacrifice her reputation to save her lover. But will James, in whose heart love has also awakened, accept such a sacrifice? Or will he prefer to forget about his career, but find happiness?..