In the midst of the Napoleonic war, Anatole de Keroual, a French prisoner, finds himself imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle alongside six companions. Despite the harsh conditions, Anatole forges a connection with Floria Gilchrist, a woman coveted by the fortress commander, Major Edward Chevenish. As Anatole and Floria's feelings for each other grow, Chevenish proposes a shocking ultimatum: Floria must marry him in exchange for Anatole's freedom. Refusing to accept this cruel fate, Anatole orchestrates a daring escape from the prison. He then travels to London to settle the affairs of his uncle's estate, only to be captured once more and put on trial for a crime he did not commit.
The Secret of St. Ives
Anatole de Keroual, a prisoner of war, is confined to the Edinburgh Castle dungeon with six fellow captives, including Floria Gilchrist, who secretly falls in love with him despite being coveted by the fortress commander, Major Edward Chevenish.
