Clarissa, Claude's wife, resentful at the abrupt termination of her house party, learns of Rex's rendezvous with Catherine. In Claude's absence, Clarissa accuses her of immorality and gives notice of her imminent eviction from the cottage. As a result, Catherine's reputation is ruined, and only marriage to Rex can salvage it. It is only after their wedding that Rex learns the truth about the scandal that forced Catherine into permanent exile. He insists they travel to London to confront her past and the man whose actions have wreaked such havoc on both their lives.
Conflicts abound during the course of Indiscreet .
Against society's strictures. At the inequality of a woman's place within society. Not to mention abundant sexual tension. I found myself greatly sympathizing with Catherine's struggles to maintain her position nearly to the extent that I felt that I was struggling along with her. She is portrayed as a sympathetic character without being artificially perfect, a fault romance heroines too frequently display.