In Victorian England， an Earl and his two brothers own and run a successful gambling hell， The Rose Room。 Unbeknownst to most of London， they also accept assignments for matters sensitive to the Crown。

The Earl of Huntington （Hunt） is a silent partner in a successful gambling hell run by his two brothers。 A well-respected member of the ton， he moves about in Society as an unknown agent for the Crown on its most sensitive matters。

Lady Diana is a long-time friend of Hunt's with the ability to embroil herself in difficult matters that require his assistance。 Once again she needs his help， but this situation could be a major scandal if discovered。

Against his better judgment， Hunt agrees to her scheme， but this time the circumstances cause him to see the woman he'd always considered just a friend in a different way。 The strong attraction he feels must be squelched since she would never do as his Countess。 Scandal follows her every move。