France, 1067. Giselle believes she only has a loveless arranged marriage in her future – until the son of her feudal lord claims droit du seigneur, the right to take her virginity. The young peasant woman feels a scandalous thrill at being wanted by the handsome and virile Eustache de Fiennes. If she is to be ruined, she vows to take pleasure in her fate – and to do everything she can to ensure Eustache is not content with just one night of passion...