Young Grace Gautier dreamed of love, a cozy home, and a happy family. Alas, the arrogant relatives of her late mother rejected the girl born from a marriage with a French commoner, and she had to become a governess. Now Grace is accused of a serious crime, and there is no one to ask for help except one person... Lord Ruthven has a dark past, and the rumors surrounding him are frightening. However, he is the only one willing to help Grace. But what motivates him? Nobility, pity... or mad passion?