When Freya Pascoe accompanies Claudia Bryce to Derbyshire for a bet, the objectionable Miss Bryce is unaware that her paid companion is immensely wealthy, for Freya has promised not to reveal her circumstances to anyone. She is attracted to Claudia's brother Piers, but once in Derbyshire, she meets Lord Ravendale, Claudia's fiance, and finds herself drawn to him as well. Will anyone trust her again when her true circumstances are revealed?