The duke, awash in affection and compassion, moves with caution around every living creature, whether a fragile blossom or his alluring maid, Alice Lendrott. Without the devotion Alice demonstrates and the affection that deepens between them, the duke would scarcely heed his mother's command: either remove the terrible curse afflicting him or forfeit his family legacy. Though he lacks avarice for wealth, the duke longs to dispel his dreadful abilities—capable of killing everything he contacts—for the wellbeing of those nearest to him. He safeguards nature, ensuring his presence does not harm the smallest creature.
While the duke, Alice, and their companions spend lively days amid the absurdities of the supernatural, the spring deadline presses upon them. Yet the duke will not take any shortcuts in this quest if it risks betraying his beloved friends' confidence. Their bond, built on adventure, turns trials into victories.
