Life in the state of Demora rests on political marriages. If a girl is declared unfit for marriage, an unenviable fate awaits her. All Demora girls dream of a profitable marriage. Everyone except the sharp-tongued and titleless Salvia. She dreams not of an arranged marriage, but of independence. Salvia is well educated, and she manages to become an assistant to the most powerful matchmaker in the state. She goes on a dangerous journey, accompanying the best brides in the country. Hardly anyone suspects that she is a spy for the royal military escort. Will Salvia be able to spot the traitor in a game where everyone changes their mask?