\"Sir Robin Dunstead returns from India after his father? s death tofind that he has inherited two of the largest ancestral houses in England, but no money to restore them. Amazed to find both housesempty of servants and in a state of disrepair he berates himself fornot returning home earlier. Stunned to learn that his fatherhas sold everything of value that is not entailed to futuregenerations and squandered the family fortune on selfish pursuits, Robin is left with no income and not even enough money to buy food for himself and his lovely sister, Alena. In complete despair Robincommissions a forger to copy two lesser-known priceless paintings that are entailed for future generations and raise enough money to launch Alena and himself in society in the hope of attracting rich American? s dazzled by her beauty and his title. Robin is adamant, they mustboth marry for money to save the family estate, forgetting any dreamsof true love. Their plan seems set to work, until Alena meets acharming artist, Vincent, who shares her appreciation of art but hasno fortune. Can she really quash the blossoming feelings she has for Vincent in order to marry a millionaire? Meanwhile, Robin has hisown dilemma as he chases a hugely wealthy heiress. Uncomfortable withhis new role as a penniless fortune hunter, Robin finds it much harder to compromise his personal values than he ever imagined. Asbrother and sister struggle with the realities of their decision bothare forced to reconsider their choices ? personal happiness andpoverty, or the financial security that only a wealthy spouse canoffer\"