The mystery is hanging. Kuin D.

The year after the year, the Sveta Ride and the Seducer, who lost his victory, Michael Sterling hid for the ostentatious cheerfulness and frivolity a hearty wound - a secret love for Francesca Bridgerton, the faithful and virtuous wife of his cousin, Count Kilmartin.

But the cousin suddenly died - and now Michael receives all his property, the count's title, and at the same time the long -awaited chance to achieve franchis. But, on the torment of conscience for the torment of his brother, Michael chases even thoughts of seduction of the widow, and she herself treats him exclusively as a friend.

But how long the illustrious rake can resist the passions for the one that he loved all his life?