Eliza Fox, devastated by the death of her father and fiance, recovers by assuming control of the family estate, firmly believing matrimony has no place in her life. Then Lord Wydale, a notorious rakehell, wins Grove House from Edmund Fox, who returns to his older sister hoping she can save their home. Mr Fletcher Reed meets Eliza who steals his heart and appears to return his feelings. Can Eliza save her sister and herself and will Fletcher come to their rescue from the villain Lord Wydale?