After the death of her cruel husband, a young widow must endure the man's younger brother, who produces a false will that declares her marriage was never legal. Faced with disgrace and destitution, she turns to her faithful friend, the dashing Lord Avenbury, who proposes marriage to her within days! But just when all problems seem solved, the truth about the Lord's intentions are discovered by the comely widow. Can she fall in love with a man who loves her out of convenience -- or is it something more passionate?