Prince Jarrod is a wealthy prince who lives alone in his splendid mansion. The royal became reclusive following the stabbing death of his wife. Believing that members of the court hold information concerning her death, he shuns them. Problems begin to arise when he learns that his only child is to be married in three weeks. Panic takes him over as he is unknowledgeable about this type of affair and his responsibilities per royal protocol. Furthermore, he considers the eight-hundred quest who have been invited. He admits that he does not recall most of their names or their royal titles. Since he has been absent from the activities of the kings court for the past five years. Meeting with his barristers to sign the nuptial contracts he hold disturbing thoughts about his sons future wife. Never having seen the young woman he is convinced that she is not appealing to look upon. His barrister presents a small cameo portrait of the princess to Jarrod. Spellbound by her alluring beauty he is unable to look away. Nor does he want to thus this will begin his attraction to his future daughter-in-law which could send him to the gallows.