Sören Hellström, a sophisticated Swedish aristocrat, lives a comfortable and seemingly peaceful life on his estate in Vickleby on the picturesque island of Öland, Sweden. But appearances can be deceiving. Sören´s murderous past is catching up with him and his tranquil existence is threatened to be overturned by blackmail and the imminent exposure of his darkest secret is looming ahead. On top of that Sören is irrevocably attracted to his mysterious new tenant on the estate, the enchanting, secretive and reclusive Clarice Carter. Can Sören save his reputation, his life of luxury and his blooming love for Clarice?