Angela's chance encounter after a car accident inspires a plan to rescue her family from poverty by seducing and marrying wealthy Sir Fabian Ormerod. As her scheme unfolds, Angela becomes pregnant and convinces Sir Fabian the child is his, leading to a tumultuous marriage. However, their happiness is short-lived, as Sir Fabian's daughter from his first marriage grows increasingly resentful of the new heir, and Angela receives threatening letters exposing her past. When Harry is kidnapped, the police become involved, and the mystery of the letters and Sir Fabian's first wife's death must be solved.
The Beggar Bride
Angela Harper, a young and financially struggling wife, turns to a wealthy and older suitor in a desperate bid to improve her financial situation.