Since Waterloo Colonel Richard Weston has blamed himself for the death of his half-brother, Charles, once the heir to the Moreton Arnscote estate and title.
Three years later it seems the estate will fall into the hands of gamester Sydney Moreton unless the rightful heir or heiress can be found.
That person is Caroline Moreton but she is unaware of her family history and inheritance.
Unable to resist the amorous advances of the dashing colonel, Caroline accepts his proposal but their wedding night is interrupted by her villainous cousin Sydney. Only then does she become aware of her inheritance. Can she trust Richard's words of love or did he marry her for her fortune?
Meanwhile Sydney, convinced he is the rightful heir, will stop at nothing - not even murder - to claim the family estate.