September 1817. Lakshmi, bride of the maharaja of Satara and her escort are attacked by the dreaded Pindaris. Captain Robert Mc Kenzie of the Poona subsidiary force come upon the action and observes Lakshmi, lance in hand, fighting to defend her caravan. He offers his cavalry to replace the marathas cavalry lost in the attack. He finds himself entranced by Lakshmis spirit September 1817. Lakshmi, bride of the maharaja of Satara and her escort are attacked by the dreaded Pindaris. Captain Robert Mc Kenzie of the Poona subsidiary force come upon the action and observes Lakshmi, lance in hand, fighting to defend her caravan. He offers his cavalry to replace the marathas cavalry lost in the attack. He finds himself entranced by Lakshmis spirit. Can love for a heroic queen inspire him to an equal heroism? About them swirl the conflicting currents of clashing empires while they act out their poignant love story.