Georgianna Westinghouse and her sisters-Mary and Fanny-are left alone after their father dies. Georgianna takes a job as a governess in the home of widowed Mr. Westley. As a governess to his two young children, she quickly becomes infatuated. Although her infatuation begins to grow, she suddenly finds herself attracted to Mr. Avery, a solicitor. The two men soon vie for her affections, but could a dark secret stop them both from gaining the honor of her hand? Furthermore, could her sister's bring them to ruin before she could even receive an offer of marriage?