Born in Hawaii of an unwed mother, 16-year-old Tatianna North is shocked when she is informed by her mother and brother that she has been ""sold"" to one of the wealthiest men in Europe. She transforms into a self-possessed and glamorous young woman who, after she turns 21, demands and receives her freedom. On a flight back to the United States, she meets an attractive young American who helps her become the focal point of a sensational public relations campaign and the spokesperson for a new label of champagne. Her nickname Princess Tiger quickly turns into a household name throughout America, and her fortune mounts because of it. But she soon falls victim to a bizarre kidnapping by a man whose will is even stronger than her own, and in time, the course of her life changes radically.