A princess discovers the world outside the palace while skipping lessons

Lady Annelise, a spirited noblewoman, dreads her impending royal engagement and the stifling princess lessons meant to mold her into a docile bride. Yearning for freedom and adventure beyond castle walls, she feigns illness to escape her tutors. Instead, she encounters commoners and witnesses their struggles, igniting a desire to use her position for good, not just for marriage. As she navigates societal expectations and her own rebellious heart, Annelise seeks a way to forge her own destiny, one that blends duty with her longing for independence.