San Andrés Jorge, Marqués de Castellón, had fallen in love with a gypsy passing through his providence. The black haired, blue-eyed beauty had captured his heart, but he was a married man. San Andrés was determined to make her his and he did. Twelve months after their first meeting the beauty died during the birth of San Andrés’ first child, but a bastard child. Gitana was her name. Even thought she was San Andrés’ first and only heir she was illegitimate. Growing up with a father who had no time on his hands and a stepmother who hated her, Gitana spent most of her time playing with the boys who lived in the nearest pueblo. They taught her how to swim, fight, swear, and be one of the "gang" She was one of them even though she didn't belong any where else. Her story starts here...