The story is about a young dressmaker named Lata, who is exceptionally talented but modest. She works as an apprentice for a big dressmaker and is secretly the best dressmaker in the kingdom. The big dressmaker, fearing competition, doesn't openly praise Lata's skills.
Meanwhile, the Queen of the country is old and childless, and her nephew, King Richard of the neighboring kingdom, is expected to rule her country as well. The Queen pressures King Richard to marry, and he agrees to come and choose a bride from among the court ladies. The Queen arranges three balls for him to meet three potential brides.
Lata is tasked with creating three exquisite dresses for the court ladies attending the balls. She designs and makes the dresses one by one, and each dress is more dazzling than the last. As the balls progress, King Richard becomes infatuated with each of the three ladies, not knowing that Lata is the one responsible for their enchanting dresses.
During breaks between fittings, Lata and a footman share personal stories and form a connection. Lata is filled with conflicting emotions as she works tirelessly to create the dresses and watch King Richard's growing affection for the court ladies.
In the end, Lata is called upon to create a wedding dress for King Richard's bride, as he is set to choose from the three court ladies. She completes the dress just in time for the wedding, not knowing which lady the king has chosen.
The story is a charming tale of love, secrecy, and the power of skill and craftsmanship, showcasing Lata's talent as a dressmaker and the emotional complexities of the characters involved.
1. The main character is a young dressmaker named Lata, who works for a big dressmaker in the kingdom.
2. Lata is recognized as the best dressmaker in the kingdom by the big dressmaker.
3. The big dressmaker is also a mentor to Lata and often gives her advice.
4. The big dressmaker is secretly in love with Lata but never tells her due to their age difference.
5. The kingdom's queen is 70 years old and unmarried, and she has a nephew who is the king of the neighboring country.
6. The queen decides to arrange a series of balls for the court ladies, hoping one of them will catch the attention of her nephew, the young king.
7. The king sets conditions for the ladies to meet, including their waist size and the type of dresses they should wear.
8. The ladies, including the Duchess of Junkets, the Countess of Caramel, and Lady Blanche Blanc Mulch, all visit Lata at the big dressmaker's shop to order their fancy dresses.
9. Lata promises to make each lady a unique dress, with the Duchess's dress being a radiant golden gown, the Countess's dress being a moonlit silver sheath, and Lady Blanche's dress being a shimmering rainbow.
10. Lata works tirelessly to complete the dresses in time for the balls.
11. At each ball, the king is captivated by the dresses and the ladies, and ends up falling in love with Lata.
12. The king decides to marry Lata, and they are married in a small church in the country, much to the queen's displeasure.
13. The king's footman, who had been sent in his place, had fallen in love with Lata and was the one who proposed to her.
14. The queen is extremely annoyed by the trick played upon her by her nephew, and she takes no further interest in his matrimonial affairs.
15. The young king and Lata live happily ever after in the young king's city.