Seventeen-year-old Violet is amazed when a storm brings the dashing Prince Richard to her impoverished familyâs farm. The two fall in love at first sight, but although Richard has given his heart to Violet, his parents will only let him marry a princess of their choosing, a lady of the highest nobility and sensitivity. Now on a quest to be reunited with her true love, Violet must rely on her witsâand a little help from an unexpected sourceâto compete with princesses, pass the king and queenâs tests, and prove herself worthy of being Richardâs bride.