Lady Magdalen, a poor baron's daughter, receives a marriage proposal from the handsome, wealthy Duke of Wolfberg that could save her people from starvation. However, on the way to Wolfberg Castle, an evil servant forces Magdalen to trade places with her or else Magdalen's family will die. She is forced to tend geese at the castle while watching the handmaiden live Magdalen's dream. She meets a handsome shepherd with secrets of his own and together they uncover a plot against the duke and work to save him and his kingdom.