John Bridly has been enamored with Paul Duvant, son of a rich American merchant, since the moment he laid eyes on him. But though the love proves mutual, John is a marquess, second son of a duke, and as such has a duty to his family. When Paul has to return to his homeland, John's duty forbids him from following Paul, and the lovers part ways. Two years later, John finds a mysterious diary, dated from the last century...