*****New chapters on Fridays**** The Queen of Joseon born from a family of nobility raised in propriety, desperate for the love of the king and a woman from a middle-class family whose beauty captivates the heart and mind of the King. They start in an epic tug of war over the heart of a man, the people of the nation and ultimately the throne. Who will win? And who will be the one who loses everything?

Lady Carina is the favored daughter of the lord of the manor. She boldly refuses to marry the man he chose for her. Now, her father's fortress is under attack, and she escapes before dawn to reach the mysterious count he told her about. Before long, she finds herself caught up in the great Saracen attack on France as well as a very personal assault on her heart. As the great Islamic army advances from Spain deep into Europe, Carina experiences the power of love, though she doesn't truly believe in love. But time is running out for her and for her country. The much feared Saracen army may soon be standing at the gate. Can Europe survive the assault, and what of Carina? Is she prepared to surrender her heart?