Book One. The Nine Kingdoms almost fell under the pressure of greedy invaders. The usurper issues an ultimatum - the fallen state will preserve the independent church if the king gives him his only daughter as his wife. Princess Lana was raised from childhood by nuns to become a chaste queen and humble wife. Now she is a victim destined to become a bargaining chip in politics. What obstacles and trials await the princess? Will she have enough strength and ingenuity to change the balance of power and fully participate in the struggle for the throne? And is the Emperor really the worst thing that awaits her? Contains scenes of violence, sex. Contains obscene language.