Cornelius Wicklow, self-made millionaire, rules over the conflicting Wicklow family, but not without challenge. When his much prized personal assistant, Lucy Nevis, becomes involved with the one member of the Wicklow family who successfully resists Cornelius and is regarded as an arch-enemy, divided loyalties make Lucy's path dangerous and difficult.

Lucy Nevis's elderly employer, self-made millionaire Cornelius Wicklow, charms but dominates all those he meets. Returning with him from business abroad to the Wicklow country home, Lucy finds that his family do not all find it easy to accept his rule, particularly his grandson, Marcus Wicklow. Marcus troubles Lucy by his open hostility, especially when he warns her of his grandfather's ruthlessness. Though Lucy feels Marcus to be a dangerously attractive man, she cannot resist their growing relationship - and this is strongly condemned by Cornelius.

Tormented by loyalty to her employer, Lucy is faced with a difficult choice. Matters came to a dramatic head on the night of Julia Wicklow's 21st party.

Cornelius Wicklow, self-made millionaire, rules over the conflicting Wicklow family, but not without challenge. When his much prized personal assistant, Lucy Nevis, becomes involved with the one member of the Wicklow family who successfully resists Cornelius and is therefore regarded as an arch-enemy, divided loyalties make Lucy's path dangerous and difficult ...

Lucy Nevis was personal assistant to millionaire Cornelius Wicklow, who rules his family with tyrannical control. When Lucy became involved with Marcus Wicklow, the one member of the family who fought the domineering old man, her loyalties became sharply divided ...