The Marquess of Dutford, one of the most brilliant socialites in England, was ready to do absolutely anything to avoid an unwanted marriage. Even marrying off the young, newly orphaned Claudia Wilton as his wife - and who else, if not her, who grew up behind the scenes of the theater, would play such a complex role in such a crazy comedy! However, Fate laughed at the cunning marquis and his lovely “wife” - and what began as a crafty carnival suddenly turned into genuine, sincere, passionate love...