Bruised in love in the early years of her medical studies, Alison Holt is not going to be hurt again. Intelligent, conscientious, sleek and attractive, she will lead a double life and make herself financially secure as a high class hooker, before she qualifies. Half Italian, she can adopt an Italian identity for her extra-curricular activities. She is going to be the best, whether as a student or a harlot. But being the best has its hazards. Being desirable makes her desired and forces her to rethink what she wants from life. And Alison is not going to settle for a second best career or a second best man.