A woman seduces her way into high society by stealing her sister's aristocratic fiance. Her life of wealth and privilege soon leaves her bored, so she embarks on a double life as a highway robber, assisted by her criminal lover. Period adventure remake, starring Faye Dunaway, Alan Bates, John Gielgud and Denholm Elliott.

Caroline is to be wed to Sir Ralph and invites her sister Barbara to be her bridesmaid. Barbara seduces Ralph, however, and she becomes the new Lady, but despite her new wealthy situation, she gets bored and turns to highway robbery for thrills. While on the road she meets a famous highwayman, and they continue as a team, but some people begin suspecting her identity, and she risks death if she continues her nefarious activities.