Medieval Germany. Melisande was only thirteen when her whole family died before her eyes: her father's sworn enemy de Bruce and a detachment of mercenaries ambushed her on the road. The girl miraculously survived and vowed revenge on De Bruce... By chance, Melisande ended up in the family of the city executioner, who raised her and taught her his craft. One day, Melisande saved an innocent young man from execution and helped him escape. But now she herself is forced to hide. Will she be able to take revenge on her powerful enemy? Will the one she saved help her?