Michele Vlady is a famous criminal lawyer, and part of the most elite social circles of New York. She seems to have reached the top of the success ladder but in her past lays a dark secret. Her father, a ruined aristocrat, married her for money to famous explorer Kirk Garret, who did not know how to value her love. After being accused for the murder of a dancer, his wife acceded to defend him but their heart and marriage were already broken. Five years later, Kirk returns demanding his rights as a father and husband.