The Phantom Lover

Esther Shepstone is blinded by love. Ashton, to whom she pledges herself, is a playboy and squanderer. When his mother—who considers Esther beneath him—threatens to cut off his allowance if he doesn't stop seeing her, Ashton leaves London without a qualm. Though puzzled by his abrupt departure, Esther believes in him still. She is too besotted to see the kind of man he is and oblivious to a man whose secret love for her has, unknown to Esther, shielded her from a crushing blow. When Esther's eyes are finally opened, it is almost too late.