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Two girls become two princesses. Camilla and Violet. One fair, one dark. One wealthy, one poor. They both marry handsome princes from the powerful House of Devon. So how do their stories weave together and how did their lives take such very different paths? 

A compelling medieval tale of forbidden love and untamed emotions. 

Volume One revolves around an arrogant young prince and the terrified princess he holds captive, both burdened with a deep-seated animosity towards each other. As the plot unfolds, their shared history and the tragic fate of their families create a palpable tension between them. The author masterfully weaves a narrative of passion, fear and vulnerability, forcing the protagonists to confront their true feelings for each other.

A tale of two lovers who must stop pretending they can live without each other.

Volume Two is the story of fierce sibling rivalry. Of how jealousy and insecurity can drive people to do things they never imagined when power is at stake. 

Can anyone find joy in the House of Devon?

Earning the Love of a Princess

30 May, 1359. Westerhaven Palace, Islia

William rubbed his aching eyes with his hand and exhaled. His cheek was still pressed against Camilla's chest and he could feel the steady beat of her heart, which was strangely soothing. At some point that he couldn't remember, he must have pulled her onto his lap. He didn't know how much time he'd spent sobbing like a baby but she had sat silently the entire time, stroking his hair as every drop of bitterness and betrayal he'd tried to suppress rushed through his veins.

Now, there was nothing left but quiet.

Part of William felt embarrassed at breaking down like that, something that hadn't happened in years. He hadn't even wept at his father's death. This was exactly what he's been trying to avoid her seeing.

Another, larger part of him though, felt a sense of peace. A profound feeling of calm after letting go of everything that had been building up for weeks.

The Storm Passes