Katherine is a maid in Lady Bethany's court until a letter arrives from the king arranging a marriage between Lady Bethany's daughter, Lady Kendall and the ill- rumored Villian of Valente. Unable to refuse a marriage to a man who is wealthier then many kingdoms, Lady Bethany has Katherine trained to take Kendall's spot. If she is caught, she will immediately be put to death, but is death the better option? Are all the rumors what they seem to be?