Can love heal the wounds of the past?

Philip Cull, the young Duke of Cheltenham, tries to save his family from a financial disaster. Selling some of his property to a mysterious Earl sounds like a good idea. The Duchess doesn't trust this wealthy stranger, whom nobody has ever seen. And once they will meet, she will find out she had every reason.

While Philip will meet Laurel, the daughter of the Earl, his mother, the Duchess will find out the Earl's true identity.

A secret from the past, a love that was not to survive, and the unstoppable appetite for revenge will stand between Philip and Laurel.

What can they do to leave the past behind and build their future together?