Bound by an ancient vow, Princess Ayodele of Ewe arrives in Joseon to marry a stranger, the Crown Prince. Navigating court intrigue, hidden secrets, and unexpected connections, she must find her place in a foreign land while staying true to herself and the promise of a royal union. Will she bloom like the peony, or be crushed by the weight of tradition?

London, 1813. In a city defined by rigid propriety, Esinam, a vibrant woman from distant lands, finds herself suffocating. Brought to England by her cousin, Lady Arabella, Esinam navigates the ton's intricate social dance, seeking freedom and authenticity. A chance encounter on a dandy horse and the whispers of a cursed Joseon nobleman challenge her desire for solitude and threaten to pull her into the heart of London's glittering, judgmental society.