Abducted from his humble cottage in early boyhood, Arthur survives harrowing battles and royal intrigue to claim his rightful ducal title and royal favor. Yearning to share his boundless fortune with his original kin, he returns incognito to his remote childhood settlement, only to discover his impoverished family tormented by greedy landlords.
Concealing his noble authority behind peasant clothes, Arthur bides his time while documenting every act of extortion committed by the local magistrates. When the corrupt elite plan to confiscate his family's dilapidated farm, Arthur prepares a devastating revelation backed by the full military weight of the crown.
