Lord Desmond Shayne had gallantly rescued Jessica Court from highwaysmen and had made her feel welcome in his home. Now he asked Jessica's help as he struggled to win the hand of the beautiful Lady Olivia. Jessica knew Olivia to be heartless, cruel and selfish as she was fair of face. Would Jessica serve her friend well by forwarding his cause with another woman who did not love him half so passionately as she did herself?