Princess Leticia Dorman has been pledged to Crown Prince Clarke since she was a tender seven‑year‑old. Once an exuberant, untamed child, the strict curriculum designed to mold her into a flawless future monarch has severely curtailed her freedom. Her only hope is that the prince will one day become enamored with someone else—so when Clarke arrives at a grand royal gala accompanied by an unfamiliar woman, Lettie feels elated, convinced her wish has come true and the engagement is finally dissolved! She promptly retreats to a serene lakeside cottage amid rolling hills, where the simple rhythms of farm life soothe her, but her newfound serenity ends abruptly when the prince appears and declares she remains his fiancée! Clarke is determined to win Lettie back and marry her, while Lettie vows to reject his charms and flee! Who will triumph in this gripping clash of wills?