Charisa Templeton was saddened to hear of the death of her cousin, Vincent Mawde. She is further upset when Vincent's unscrupulous heir, Gervis Mawde returned from Paris to take possession of ancient Mawdelyn Priory -- and, he presumed the lovely Charisa. But she made a joyful discovery: Vincent was alive, and in danger -- and she was determined to save the rightful heir of Mawdelyn Priory.