A struggling actress vanishes for months-only to reappear at a friend's flat wearing Parisian furs and radiating wealth. What follows is a witty account of a daring transatlantic scheme born of sheer necessity and a thirty-shilling budget. Stranded in a high-end British hotel, the protagonist executes a masterful performance, convincing a suspicious attorney and a naive, red-headed aristocrat that she possesses inside information on the American stock market.

Through a series of "divine inspirations" and calculated social maneuvers, she orchestrates a gambling arrangement that benefits everyone involved while securing her own financial future. This classic tale of wit and deception proves that sometimes-especially when fortune is within reach-the most effective acting happens off the stage. The narrative highlights the contrast between rigid social structures and the adaptable spirit of a woman determined to escape a nomadic life.