The novel tells the story of an impoverished noblewoman who marries a rich and egotistical count without love.

The heroine comes from an impoverished noble family, and her marriage is supposed to save the family estate and her relatives from poverty. Her future husband needs a girl with a famous title to represent him, and at the same time he wants to secure a new mother for his orphaned and unruly son. You can't talk about love and mutual affection at all. However, with her approach, modesty, but at the same time determination, the young lady wins over not only the little boy, but also the attention and love of her husband.