The private face of a public marriage The manipulative machinations of the great Manzini family have locked Elena Blake into marriage. The reluctant groom is Italy's most infamous womaniser, Count Angelo Manzini. In society's spotlight Angelo bestows dutiful kisses on his shy new countess. But then, behind closed doors, his apparently biddable bride refuses to stand in the shadows...Challenged by Elena's defiance, Angelo finds himself captivated by the challenge of possessing her!