Annabelle's life centred around caring for her father and avoiding the unwanted attention of her suitor, Gustav. Not to mention all his bouquets of roses. When she received an invitation to the small Christmas Day ball, she didn't expect to find herself held prisoner by a group of myseterious people dressed like royalty but living in an old shack. As plans unfurl and secrets are revealed, she realises she might be going to the ball after all. Just not in the way she expected.