When Lucy Graham weds the much older, aristocratic Sir Michael Audley, his nephew Robert becomes deeply suspicious of the lovely young woman’s motives. To further complicate matters, Robert’s dear friend George has gone missing, and Robert believes Lucy may be involved in his disappearance. As Robert attempts to discern the truth about Lucy’s dark past, he cannot help but feel irresistibly drawn to her beauty and dangerous allure, creating a web-like narrative that is compelling.