Anastasiya Lanye lacks aristocratic mannerisms and is indifferent to wealth. But trouble is—wealth is not indifferent to her. It clings to her hands insistently and dictates terms: wealthy aristocratic girls can’t fall in love with gardeners or drivers; they can’t say what they really think; they can’t show their character, and they even can’t dream! But they can obey their grandmother from morning to night—her character would make even Catherine the Great jealous—study etiquette, and refine their manners. The only problem is that Anastasiya isn’t too compliant as a granddaughter; deep down she longs for freedom and love. And that’s exactly why a grand palace coup is looming ahead…