Caught in the embrace of her dancing master, seventeen-year-old Lucy Templeton is banished to Montcliffe Hall. Here, she encounters the notorious Lord Rockhaven and a stolen kiss awakens something deep within her. Reluctantly, Lucy returns home and has a successful Season ... but remembering that kiss, she refuses every offer of marriage. Then her former dancing master attempts to abduct her, causing her disgrace in the eyes of Society, and she's sent to her sister's home. It is hoped that her influence will make her behave like a dutiful daughter ... but the rebellious Lucy has other ideas.