In the midst of Bulgaria's oppressive Ottoman rule during the 17th century, a heinous act perpetrated against Karaivan, a simple shepherd, unleashes a chain of events that will forever alter the lives of everyone involved. When his wife is brutally murdered and their young daughter, Maria, is forced to bear witness, Karaivan is faced with an impossible decision: shield Maria from the horrors of their reality or arm her with the means to seek justice for her family.As a result, he raises Maria as a son, instilling in her a fierce determination and unwavering resolve that will serve her well on the winding path ahead. Through relentless training in combat and survival techniques, Maria transforms into a formidable warrior, capable of confronting the very forces that have kept her people subjugated for far too long.Yet, as Maria's strength grows, so does her hunger for something more – a yearning to break free from the confines of her masculine identity and embrace the truth of who she is. Amidst this tumultuous journey, Maria must navigate not only the treacherous terrain of 17th-century Bulgaria but also her own burgeoning sense of self as she struggles to reconcile duty with desire, vengeance with redemption, and loyalty with love.
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