Mimosa Shenson, daughter of a brilliant historian, finds herself orphaned and penniless in Tunisia -- until chance presents her with a dangerous and desperate opportunity. Mimosa's cousin is missing, perhaps kidnapped, and Mimosa moves into the wealthy young woman's life. But Mimosa is innocent of her cousin's scandalous reputation, which lures the dashing Duke of Alrock to her luxurious villa. The Duke is fascinated by archaeology, and soon the two...