An adult scifi romance and adventure of a shy, misguided and timid librarian. Being kidnapped, beat, and humiliated, she finds a strength through her beliefs and convictions and comes to pity, care and love the a kidnapper with a past linked to her in ways never thought possible. Ultimately she stands up for herself in adversity, ridicule, degradation of her kidnappers, family and friends and gains the respect of the sole ruler of the Realm.