Susanna should have enjoyed going to Malta to act as secretary to her grandfather who was writing a book; and indeed, that sunny and fascinating island turned out to be a delightful place-but alas, it also developed into al heartbreaking experiencei for Susanna. For she found i herself continually in the company of the imposing Ramiro, Marquis de Saez, and in a very short time had managed to fall hopelessly in love with him. And she might lust as well have saved herself the trouble, for he had told her categorically that he didn't want her love! She must get away from him but how. . . ?