0Sarah Courtney has lived with her aunt and uncle, a prosperous merchant, since her father died a year ago. When the handsome and wealthy Ross Balfour catches her eye, she has no expectation of marrying him - until they accidentally fall into a compromising situation, and he offers for her hand to save her reputation. Ross's plan is for the union to be a sham so that Sarah can receive her inheritance and fulfil her dream of opening an apothecary's shop. Love will never enter into it...or will it?