Sandra was thrilled with he rassignment - to interview the famous author, the Conte Cesare Alberto Venturo di Malatesta. Entering his palazzo was like stepping back into the Renaissance, its poverty-stricken appearance at odds with his success. The Conte himself - a modern, powerful figure - was dynamite, as Sancha soon realized. And she seemed to have the same effect on him. But the truth was Cesare was hard up; he did need to marry money. With the glamorous, fabulously rich Janine Rumien in the picture how could Sancha hope to compete?