The Strive for Life and Love

After the death of a brother and a marriage of a sister, Nicholas Blackstone finds himself alone in France under the rule of King Louis XIV. His days are often taken with sinful friends or a willful lady. He knows he should desire a lot more and is capable of achieving it, but with a lack of guilt and no one to question his actions, he just does not see a need. Then, Nicholas meets Christine Cardone. He is entranced with her beauty and desires to know her completely. However, how does a man with vast amount of sin approach a young woman's parents to talk of courtship?

Christine Cardone is not sure the proper man for her exists. Her passion in life is her painting and not many men desire a woman with talent in art. She finds hope in meeting Nicholas Blackstone. However, how does she get her parents to agree.

While striving through motives of others and personal desires, will Nicholas and Christine find love?