IX century, Ancient Rus'. The red-haired Ladoga woman Divlyana, Ognedeva, who carries the blessing of the sun goddess, should become the wife of the distant Kyiv prince Askold! The choice of clan is a law for her, but not for the Krivichi prince Stanislav. He had never seen the face of the one he now laid claim to, and a similar slave took her place at the wedding feast. What awaits both girls if the deception is revealed?