Mariella is a sweet but not naive 16 year old girl living on the outskirts of a large and prosperous dutchy. She dreams to one day dress in the beautiful colorful dresses of the girls in town. But working her family's farm does not allow her to live out her dreams. She is happy and loves her family. But she may love the Duke's son even more. Will this dashing and daring boy keep cornering her in the spice aisle or will her whole life change forever?