Eastern-raised Louisa has her own ideas of what she wants—and finding a husband is not (so she thinks) among them. As the Season progresses, the confusions and misunderstandings increase, plots thicken, and well-laid schemes come to sinister fruition, as Louisa begins to realize that perhaps there are still a few things the Turkish harem didn't teach her—and the most unsuitable man might be exactly the husband she wants.