When Amanda Wells, stranded on the Island of Ure, stumbled for shelter to Urquhart Tower, the home of Alaine Urquhart, the manservant took her for the Bride of Alaine, the heiress whom legend foretold would restore the family fortunes.

But it was Amanda's glamorous friend, Judy Macrae, who had the money, and Judy in whom Alaine seemed to be interested...