Lucia, the illegitimate daughter of a prince and a famous courtesan, received an excellent upbringing, but this did not stop her from becoming a scandalous debutante of the London season. Lucia must be married off - and the sooner the better. And who, if not the experienced diplomat Sir Ian Moore, will choose a groom for such an unusual girl! However, why does Lucia so persistently reject one candidate after another? Why is she not seduced by the most noble and wealthy admirers? Perhaps the stubborn beauty is simply madly in love with Sir Ian and intends to awaken the flame of reciprocal passion in her lover at any cost...