During the civil wars of the 12th century, noble brides were a valuable prize, and no one cared about their feelings. The most beautiful and noble girl in England, Mildred of Gronwood, risks feeling all the horrors of the blood princes’ arbitrariness firsthand! Only a married woman can avoid intrigue and danger, but the proud beauty sees a defender in an unknown vagabond who has won her heart without daring to claim her hand.