Cinderella with Dowry

The wicked stepmother has turned Ellen Mountford's life into hell. Having ruined and driven Ellen's father to death, she threatens to sell the family estate of Haughton - the only refuge for the lonely, orphaned girl. The wealthy and powerful Max Vasilikos is ready to buy the estate, but Ellen plans to defend her home until the very end. Max is not accustomed to stepping back and is determined to break Ellen's resistance. With cunning, he lures her to London for a lavish charity ball. Unexpectedly, before his eyes, the clumsy messy girl Ellen transforms into the queen of the ball. Max cannot remain indifferent to her charms… . .