Peter Sinclair, the Duke of Burton is a lady’s man. He likes nothing better than escaping the soirees that his mother arranges and riding out on his horse. Though he likes the ladies, he is not yet ready for marriage.

When racing George, his younger brother, a terrible accident occurs. George is badly injured and may never walk again.

George had always wanted to visit America. To make his fortune. Now they wonder if he will ever recover.

Milly Rodgers arrives as a nurse, the doctor is not impressed with her new-fangled ways.
Peter has gone to London on business and meets a wealthy American and his beautiful daughter. Perhaps America can come to his brother if he cannot make the visit himself.

Will George ever regain the use of his legs? Could any woman love a second son with no prospects and considerable injuries?