In the high-fashion society of the early 20th century, a young and charming American woman, known for her free spirit and undeniable beauty, becomes the center of attention at an elegant party in Europe. The protagonist, who has left behind conventional life in America, feels caught between two worlds: the glamour of European aristocracy and her own yearning for independence. During the evening, her gaze meets that of a handsome British duke, a man whose heart is as conditioned by social expectations as it is by his physical attractiveness.