Charming Minerva Linwood and her frivolous brother Anthony were already barely making ends meet, but what was it like for the girl to find out that Anthony owes a huge sum to the fabulously rich rake - the Earl of Gorleston! There is nothing to hope for... almost. Because the fragile Minerva has a brave soul and a sharp mind. A desperate plan comes to her mind - to get the necessary money... from the Duke himself. But, having set off to fulfill her plan, the beauty did not suspect that she was rushing towards her happiness...