About the book: 2021 / The young girl Matilda is in confusion. Her heart was captured by Duke Guillaume of Normandy, nicknamed the Bastard. Trying to sort out her feelings, Matilda refuses Guillaume and publicly insults him. But Guillaume does not give up and persistently seeks the hand and heart of the beautiful Matilda. In addition to Guillaume, Matilda’s heart is also sought by her cousin Philip. An insidious schemer tries to stop the lovers. But his treachery is revealed and punished, and Guillaume and Matilda inform everyone around them about their wedding.