Regina Blois is absorbed into the pages and body of the female lead in the novel, The Forbidden Fruit of Isotta. Knowing her inevitable end at the hands of Duke Arsene Graroy, Regina's demise sets the plot in motion, prompting Isotta, her dear friend and the heroine, to pursue the truth about her death. The quest leads to a love triangle involving the Emperor and the Duke, adding complexity to the story. As a precaution to avoid a similar fate, the new Regina maintains a low profile, yet unwittingly captures the Duke's attention once again. However, this time, his intentions appear to be geared more towards marriage than murder.