Once upon a time, the noble Geraint Penderyn, Earl of Wyvern, was boyishly in love with the daughter of a poor farmer, Marjed, but did not dare to hope that the first beauty of the area would pay attention to him. Now, years later, Geraint returns home, determined to conquer Marjed, to make her experience all the pains and pleasures of passion. However, is it easy to awaken in the heart of a proud woman love for a man who, albeit unwittingly, is to blame for the death of her husband? Will she be able to love the enemy she swore to hate until her last breath?..