Elowen Lockwood's husband, Ian Chandler, returned with Shirley Voss as his Senior Secondary Wife. Heartbroken, Elowen travels back in time, determined not to repeat past mistakes. She reclaims her dowry, exposes conspiracies, and builds a career. She meets Prince Sterling, and they fight injustice. She kills enemies, breaks free, earns respect and love, and is ennobled as Lady Elowen of Pingle.