[1][2] This action packed romantic thriller begins as Drakut encounters and saves a pretty young gypsy on his return home from war.

Princess Irina's father, Nicholas, is the fair ruler of the local kingdom, however, is often influenced by the evil Grand Duke, Atanas.

Chaos ensues when Atanas has Drakut's mother burned at the stake after speculation that she is a witch.

None-the-wiser to Atanas' evil motives Drakut blames Irina for his mother's death.

When Drakut eventually learns the true identity of the gypsy girl as Princess Irina, he rescues her from an arranged marriage to Atanas.