Georgia's too early and short marriage ended in disaster - her husband was killed in a duel, and the young widow had to bury herself in mourning for a year on a rural estate, consoled only by dreams of a triumphant return.

Which is definitely not included Her plans include a new marriage. Therefore, Georgia has absolutely no intention of going beyond light flirting in her relationship with her neighbor, naval sailor Dresser. And is he suitable to be her husband? Dresser is not rich, does not belong to high society, and even his face is disfigured by scars.

However, gradually the frivolous coquette understands: money and position are not the main thing if there is a real man nearby, smart and honest, courageous and noble , capable of true, great love...