The red-haired beauty Emma, a princess from the Robertin family, unwillingly becomes the wife of the Duke of Lorraine. The vicissitudes of fate and the intrigues of her enemies doom her to years of hardship. But both in the poor hut and in the ducal palace, she is still true to herself and her love, not suspecting that fate is again preparing her to meet the only man who has become the curse and happiness of her entire life.