The Road to Ruin

The Great War has wrecked havoc across the world, but in the forgotten coastal town of Westmire, young Emmeline is naive and hopeful. A daydreamer and constant reader, Emmy awaits the day she can be free of poverty and her broken family until one day a damaged ship arrives at the pier, bringing in several of rumored tyrant King Edwin's men. Taking refugee in the people of Westmire's home, Emmy comes to meet Captain Wen - a charming and opened minded man who is friends with the king despite his reputation. In an instant the two are drawn to one another, leading Wen to propose the idea of returning with to him to Midmoor, a royal city where the king himself resides.

In a sudden impulse, Emmy follows, leaving behind resenting sisters and an alcoholic mother and enters into a world of wealth, politics and deception. Much like Wen, upon meeting Emmy, King Edwin is attracted to her compassionate and innocent fuming his already bitter wife. After their meeting, unexpected things occur. Wen is sent into a suicidal mission and the Queen is taken ill, leaving Emmy a penniless widow whose only security comes from King Edwin.