Lady Ivy Rutherford, a quiet observer of courtly life, finds her world upended when Queen Eleanor tasks her with reforming the notorious Roger Stancliff. Her duty is to transform the roguish Stancliff into a knight worthy of the court, a task that seems straightforward for the proper lady. However, as they spend time together in the castle grounds, the lines between mentor and student blur, and Ivy finds herself drawn to Roger's passionate nature, questioning the appeal of chaste love.

The premise sets up a classic enemies-to-lovers or mentor-mentee romance trope within a historical court setting. The focus on transforming a 'knave' into a 'knight' suggests a narrative arc driven by character development and the exploration of societal expectations versus personal desire. The description implies a slow-burn romance that culminates in passionate encounters, likely appealing to readers who enjoy historical settings with strong romantic elements. The conflict between duty and personal feelings is a common theme in this genre, promising a story that balances societal constraints with individual yearning.