The gentle-hearted daughter of an impoverished noble family, Alice Coleman never thought that her impetuous proposal to Arthur Grindelbard, the high-ranking son of a duke, would bring so much happiness into her life. Yet Alice soon learns that being engaged to a duke’s son isn’t without its dangers. As the story behind their shared past is revealed, Alice finds herself overwhelmed by the love that Arthur has held for her all these years — and all the more determined to devote herself to him in turn. But when Arthur’s former fiancée returns, she shows just how far she’ll go to reclaim Arthur for herself. With the help of an unexpected ally, Alice must face her most perilous challenge yet!