The stern knight Merek Blackthorn, whose battle courage and fury were legendary, vowed never to marry, because he himself was afraid of his character. And yet he married young Netta Car-Caldwell, because there was simply no other opportunity to save the girl from her cruel father. Netta must find protection and patronage in Blackthorne Castle, but not love and marital affection. At least, that’s what he intended. However, the young wife does not at all consider her husband a monster. Moreover, Netta is passionately in love with Merek and firmly believes: he is just a man dreaming of happiness and pleasure, and she is a woman who can give him both.