Forced to marry by the demands of the world, Count Meridan decided to marry Lord Belleville's daughter without any hassle in exchange for his card winnings. He didn't even bother to look at his bride before the wedding. But in vain. After all, the lord had two daughters, and the daring, headstrong Lucinda decided to marry the count in order to save her beautiful sister from a hated marriage. The young husband, feeling deceived, left his wife on the wedding day. And when he returned, he could not believe his eyes. Lucinda was not very beautiful, but smart enough to become one of the most brilliant and famous women in London. The young count almost fell in love with his wife, but then the unexpected happened...