Charming handsome Edward Somers has been recovering from his wartime injuries in a small hotel in the South of France where he is an extremely popular guest. One day he happens upon a nearby villa within which lives a mysterious & beautiful countess Katerina who does not appear to be allowed any visitors. Edward manages to break through to her & soon the pair develop a wonderful friendship. As each day passes the pair grow closer & closer but Edward soon finds there is more to Katerina than meets the eye. Why is she confined to the villa guarded by a man with a rifle? Who is observing her with a telescope? Why is she so reluctant to be photographed? Soon a sinister chain of events begins to unfold & several attempts on Katerina's life are made. Must Katerina always be on the run? Constantly forced into hiding will she ever find the love she craves so dearly?