The Chevalier Lagardère spent sixteen years of his life to avenge the death of his friend the Duke of Nevers. Sixteen years to get close to the murderer who became the financial king of Paris, on whose hand he, with his sharp sword, inscribed an eternal mark of shame. Sixteen years to achieve justice, maintain honor and find love. The story of a desperate duelist and an ardent lover, which was brought to us by human rumor and court gossip.