1870. When disgraced socialite Beatrice Holbrook catches the eye of Charles Alnwick, she prepares to attempt a social coup and become the future Marchioness of Northridge. When tragedy and scandal strike the Alnwick family, Beatrice must assume the role of a lifetime: that of her true, brave self. 1917. Tobias Alnwick's parents have commissioned a lifelike mask for their son, after battle wounds partially destroyed his face. But Artist Elena Hamilton only sees a man who needn't hide. 1945. Alec Alnwick returns home from the war haunted but determined to leave death and destruction behind. With the help of Brigitta Mayr, a brilliant young psychoanalyst, he reconstructs his family's large estate into a rehabilitation center for similarly wounded soldiers. Now Alec's efforts may be the only chance to redeem his family legacy-and break the curse on the Alnwick name - once and for all.