Ever since the ship from Originpoint brought a select few hundreds of years ago, Forus has been ruled by women. Men here are valued for their appearance and property. Jorlan Reynard fought against this all his life. Green Tamryn doesn't want to take a husband, but the more she looks at Jorlan, the more she wants him. She hurried to propose to him, since her archivist Claudine - a rude, ruthless woman - also proposed to him. Jorlan's grandmother, Anya, agrees to Green's proposal, much to Jorlan's displeasure. He is attracted to Green, but does not like being treated like property. Against his will, he marries Green, who treats him well and gradually makes him feel happy in his marriage. But Claudine always causes trouble, she is even ready to defy the Septibunal, which threatens the well-being of Green and her marriage. This is Joy's first hardcover book, full of humor and colorful characters.