At the center of events is the wealthy Esmondhale family, in which there is no mutual understanding. Two sisters forever become enemies, strangers, their destinies are already predetermined, but at some point an unforeseen circumstance arises. If for the eldest Penelope this is a chain of troubles, then for the younger Julia it is the search for a worthy husband, constant fluctuations associated with the relatives of a rich aunt. But both girls still do not know that they have become victims of the insidious plan of one scoundrel and no one knows what their future fate will be. This novel is just a fiction of the author in the surroundings of the Victorian era, but the author tried to join the society of that time as realistically as possible, to feel the depth and futility of London, and also to show real feelings that arise over time. This is a story about family relationships, friendship, wealth and poverty, as well as true love and sincere hearts. Welcome to Victorian England.