Ten years ago, London society mercilessly expelled the Marquis of Bourne and closed all doors in front of him. Now the once frivolous young man has become a cold-blooded and cynical owner of an expensive gambling club. However, he intends to return to secular society - and is ready to do anything for this, even to marry Penelope Marbury - an impeccable lady who has no flaws. The wife should not suffer for the sins of her husband, and the Marquis promises himself: Penelope will not be touched by the shadow of her husband’s scandalous fame. But a surprise awaits him - under the mask of innocence and decency hides a woman who secretly dreams not of a quiet family life, but of the most risky adventures and ardent pleasures of passion...