In the country of Numeria, seventeen-year-old Miryana sells herself into slavery in a desperate attempt to save her mother's life. Soon she finds herself on a journey across the country with Mr. Bucklin, an older rich gentleman who seems to mistake her for a criminal. Not very good at taking orders, Miryana struggles to please her master and convince him that she has committed no crime. As adventures and love come her way, she eventually finds out what Mr. Bucklin has known about her all along, and the secrets begin to add up. Hesitant to share her secrets with the man she loves, Miryana tries to remain faithful to her master and to ignore the voice of her heart.