This historical romance novel tells the story of, Sarita, the intrigues that evolve in high circles, followed by a series of dangers and conspiracies. Arthur W. Marchmont has undoubtedly presented the distress of Sarita so vividly that the reader most certainly relates with her and feels whatever she does. The book is considered one of the best fictions of its time. It is a must-read for anyone wanting to obtain a sense of the 19th century.