A wealthy American in London spoils his daughter, who falls for a penniless Italian prince. However, the prince is secretly in love with Maggie's best friend, a beautiful and intelligent woman with no money, who also desires him. As the lovers navigate their complicated relationships, they must keep their affair hidden from Maggie, while her father seeks to marry her off to his friend, who is also the woman's lover. The story explores the consequences of deception and adultery as the characters' desires and motivations lead to a complex web of lies.

The Golden Bowl
A captivating romance unfolds as a charming suitor wins the heart of a high-society woman, while harboring a secret passion for someone else.