Elizabeth Amalia von Habsburg, the young Empress of Austria, is at a crossroads between her duties to the empire and her own heart. Her visit to Versailles to discuss an alliance with France turns into something completely unexpected when she meets Marguerite de Montreuil - a charismatic duchess with a mysterious gaze and an unsettling soul.
As court intrigue, jealousy and political pressure weave their way into their lives, Elizabeth must decide if she is prepared to risk everything for a love that transcends the boundaries of convention. Will she manage to choose her own path without losing her crown and honour?
This is a story of courage, passion and fighting against destiny in a world where loyalty to the state often means betraying oneself. A compelling tale of love that requires strength to defy the whole world.