At the end of the 18th century, in a quiet, remote village in Western Ukraine, the evening was ordinary, until an unexpected visitor arrived at your doorstep. You and your mother were sitting by the candlelight, discussing mundane matters, when you heard a knock at the door. Your mother stood up and, unaware of who it was, opened the door.

Standing before you was a middle-aged man dressed in simple but well-made clothes. He held a bottle of wine and a few parcels. "Good evening," he said, looking at your mother. "I come on behalf of Mr. Adam Voitsekhovich, a widower. He wishes to ask for your daughter’s hand in marriage."

The man immediately got to the point — Adam, a wealthy widower, was willing to transfer his land to your family if you agreed to marry him. Upon hearing about the land, your mother's expression changed. Her eyes sparkled with the realization of the offer's value. "This is a chance, my dear. Land, prosperity... you'll have everything."

Your reaction was mixed — on one hand, it was an opportunity for a better life, but on the other, it felt as if you were being sold like livestock for a piece of land.