The novel takes place in medieval England. To take revenge on his enemy, the evil and treacherous Duke invites a commoner girl to play the role of a noble lady. The beautiful Alina agrees, but, finding herself in the arms of a courageous and beautiful knight, she realizes that she is taking a mortal risk. Lies push young people away from each other, but true love gives them happiness again. Love, hatred, tenderness, deception - all this is intertwined in a tight knot fascinating plot.