The period immediately following World War I was a time of powerful changes for nations and individuals. This is a love story that actually took place in an Empire. The story of this book took place against the backdrop of extraordinary events and reveals practices that are not found anymore. Fatal shadows move shocking boundaries between historical cultural rivals...The taboo of a burning love emerges during the Great War. At the end of the War, as Neomi remains an innocent soul, she is sold to the Imperial palace as a maidservant. She was overwhelmed by the luxurious, opulent life at the ostentatious Palace. Ladies-in-waiting wait to be picked up by the emperor to share one night. As the administration changes Neomi becomes one of the biggest gifts to one of the greatest knight of the country, who later becomes the peace maker between rival countries. After the War, the Knight # 5 goes to exile. And when he returns he dies. Neomi later flees with his sons. As she returns devastated by the loss of her lover, she loses her direction and eventually puts the two children in a boat. She goes after them losing the trace of their footsteps. She leaves behind Isabelle, the last child.