When the beautiful Lady Astrid marries the crown prince of Devland, all the world rejoices over the grand fairytale event. It was thought to be a love match for the good of the monarchy, the country and the world. But as the young princess grows into her new position, her early successes and overwhelming popularity begin to disturb the insanely jealous crown prince, who seeks solace in the bed of his mistress, Lady Camombert. Overjoyed by her triumph, his aging mistress abandons her lesser husband and children without as much as a second thought for their welfare, to serve her weak and lusty lover. However, as time passes, her ambitious appetite is no longer satisfied with the role of hidden mistress. She manipulates the crown prince's weakness skillfully. While the two of them coldly taunt and torment the heartbroken Princess Astrid, Camombert doggedly plans her final solution. In the end, the couple's deadly intrigues present Her Majesty, the queen of Devland, with a formidable private and public dilemma, a terrifying search for the right course of action.