Henrietta and Lidia, the two daughters of Lady Margaret Tomlin, have not received the same affection from their mother. For Lady Tomlin, her eldest daughter is ugly and boring, while Lidia is a paragon of perfection. Henrietta is a woman ahead of her time, who does not need flattery to lead a happy life. Lidia is Robert's fiancee Lord Worthington and they will be celebrating their wedding shortly. Or not, because fate is going to surprise these two sisters. Passionate love and intrigue in 19th century England.