Lady Anastasia Bale has lost everything--her reputation, her honor, and even her son. Her last-ditch attempt to eliminate the thorn in her side that is Camellia has failed, leaving the girl injured, but still alive. Now, having forsaken the Bale name and emerging from the ruins of her fallen house, ...

Lady Anastasia Bale has lost everything--her reputation, her honor, and even her son. Her last-ditch attempt to eliminate the thorn in her side that is Camellia has failed, leaving the girl injured, but still alive. Now, having forsaken the Bale name and emerging from the ruins of her fallen house, Camellia is off to Del Casa, where she must prove herself worthy of the title of Grand Duchess. There, Camellia is finally free to be her true self, but is that enough to stand by Claude's side?