Victoria Lewis returns to her native Yorkshire moors after studying at a boarding school. On a deserted road, she is knocked down by an unceremonious horsewoman. The arrogant aristocrat Clara is ready to break her whip on the unfortunate girl, but a determined stranger comes to Victoria’s aid. Clara, trying to get Lord Rockford as her husband, hardly suppressing her rage, notices a spark that has flared up between the young people. Fascinated by the proud horseman, Victoria learns that, together with her sick mother, she will have to move to the gloomy Stonegrave Hall under the care of the owner, Lord Lawrence Rockford. Forced to confront the sullen and proud man, Victoria challenges her master at every turn. The lord's anger can only be compared with the desire to kiss the obnoxious but charming guest...