Gilbert Parsons’ life of privilege feels artificial, frivolous and empty.Frances Snowley shows him just how much when they meet for the first time.Frances’ life is turned upside down when both her parents die in a short period of time.She’s confronted by the bureaucracy of society when she’s required to take a husband.In each other they will have exactly what they both want and need.But conspiracy, social demands and time seem to have a different plan.Will they choose marriage-of-convenience or marriage-of-love?