1358. In the Corbières as in the whole kingdom of France, the Black Death having caused terrible devastation, a number of marriages arranged by noble families could not be concluded. Now an orphan, Eloïse Laroche Combeille can no longer postpone her destiny. Promised since her childhood to the young Édric Monsalvat d'Aguilar, she will go to join him in order to marry him as soon as possible.

However, if his heart beats for Arthus the handsome fencing master, his meeting with Baudry, the father of his fiancé, will disturb his convictions. Falling under the manly charm of the lord, she will try to seduce him in a thousand ways, until her cousin the Count de Brassac comes to swell the ranks of her suitors by offering to marry him.

Who will Eloise ultimately choose? Will she respect her family's initial choice or will she just listen to her heart?

Editor's Note: This story has two romances, one MF and one MM.