Vittorio Ralfino, the Count of Cazlevara, is back in Italy to make a business proposition. He wishes to marry a traditional wife, and Anamaria Viale - sturdy, plain and from a good vintner's family - perfectly fits his bill.

Ana is stunned that Vittorio is offering her - an ugly duckling! - marriage. She'd stoically resigned herself to a career and singledom.

But Vittorio is persuasive and Ana would like a child of her own. Although she's under no illusion that this is anything but a convenient marriage - Vittorio will never offer her love. So when the time comes for him to claim her as his bride, she's surprised - and amazed - at the strength of his passion..

Genre: Romance