Roland Wade is ruthless, single-minded, and can only think of one person: himself. Intent on joining the social elite, Roland will do anything to reach his goal. Even steal. Leaving a host of glamorous women in his wake – a shop-girl, an actress, even a Lady – Roland transcends his humble beginnings. But what discovery will change everything? Then Roland takes Lady Hermione Wakelyn as his wife. She is very beautiful, as well as mistress of a large fortune, but can be oh so cold. And it is then that Gretel Baumer comes back into Roland’s life, and she is nothing but warm and loving...