The Abandoned Duchess Simply Wishes for a Peaceful Life

Melphina, a noblewoman in the kingdom of Francesca, has endured a life of misfortune under its harsh feudal order. Her family gives her no affection, and her husband tells her he has no intention of loving her. Rather than despair, Melphina decides to live on her own terms. She negotiates for a remote territory in the north and uses bits of knowledge from her past life to begin rebuilding the land. Motivated by compassion for its people, her efforts gradually reshape the region and earn her a reputation as the Northern Noblewoman, a source of hope for her subjects.