"In the Shadow of the Crown
My mother's constant reminder: 'Grandma's words are etched in our minds and hearts.' A legacy of propriety and perfection, courtesy of my grandmother's sister, the grand dowager. As the prime minister's daughter, I'm entwined in a centuries-old tradition - royal marriages with our family. The palace is my second home, where the king's indebtedness to us hangs like a velvet curtain.
But beneath the opulence, my life is a gilded cage. I'm the perfect pawn in a game of royal politics, destined to marry the crown prince. The queen and grandmother adore me, but I loathe the prince. My every move is scrutinized, my brothers guarding me like sentinels. I'm a secret rebel, exceling in archery, painting, and swordsmanship, but failing miserably at embroidery and cooking. My twin brother Leslie is my opposite, and we swap places to maintain the illusion.
Friendless by design, I find solace in Venus, the one person who sees beyond the facade. But our friendship is a secret, hidden from the prying eyes of the palace. The day of the official meeting with the prince arrives, and I'm torn. Andrew, the player prince, has a reputation for being reckless, and I've had a secret crush on him since childhood.
As I avoid him, Leslie takes my place, but fate intervenes. Andrew appears at the training center, and my heart skips a beat. I'm drawn to him, despite knowing he doesn't care. In a twist of fate, Venus captures his attention, and they begin a romance. I watch from the shadows, content in their happiness, but my story with the prince is far from over."
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forgotten maiden
Historical FictionIn a world where politics and passion collide, Lily finds herself entangled in a deadly game of love, hate, and revenge.As a powerful politician's daughter, Lily's life is already complicated. But when she falls for her family's sworn enemy, the sta...
