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Book One of The Lotus Crown Saga She was never meant to touch the throne. But destiny has a way of rewriting bloodlines. Seori has lived her life far from palace shadows - raised in discipline, honor, and quiet strength as the daughter of a respected general. But when a single act of courage draws the attention of the royal court, she is pulled into a world of whispered alliances, dangerous ambitions, and ancient secrets long buried beneath silk and ceremony. At the heart of the storm stands Crown Prince Joon-seok - a man bound by duty, haunted by legacy, and trapped between loyalty and desire. Their connection is forbidden, undeniable, and politically explosive. As rival factions maneuver for power, assassins move through the dark, and a hidden prophecy begins to surface, Seori must confront a truth she was never meant to discover - her blood carries more than honor. It carries a claim that could reshape a dynasty... or destroy it. Love will demand courage. Power will demand sacrifice. And the lotus must rise through shadow before it can bloom in light. ✨ A sweeping historical romance filled with palace intrigue, slow-burn passion, hidden identity, destiny, and fierce feminine strength.