Erica Pencarreth is a well-respected name in the art world, as an expert on the Impressionists. So when her lover, Willard Townley, the owner of a successful London gallery, shows her an unknown Monet, she just can't believe her -- or his -- luck. But she soon realises that a huge scam is taking place. What's worse, she's falling for the rough-and-ready New Zealander Willard is hoping to deceive . . .