Lila Douglas's great-aunt, the wealthy Lady Cecily Douglas, has summoned her nieces and nephews to her Scottish castle under the threat of disinheritance. Though neither Scotland in winter nor Lady Cecily's disposition promise a pleasant visit, Lila happens to be looking forward to it, and her reason is quite priceless - the previous spring she had fallen hopelessly in love with her dashing second cousin, Alastair Russell! But can her romantic fantasy withstand the reality of the greedy family gathering - not to mention a most unexpected rival...