A Crown Of Shadows
Mistysplash2002
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  • Reads 291
  • Votes 27
  • Parts 27
  • Time 6h 12m
Mistysplash2002
Complete, First published May 14, 2021
adventurebetrayalcastlecleancleanromancefairytailfictionhistoricalhistoricalfantasykingkingdomlovemedievalpalacepalacesprinceprincessqueenrebellionrebelsrenaissanceromanceroyaltysafelovespy
In the shadowy depths of a kingdom riddled with deception and rebellion, a young commoner named Isabel embarks on a treacherous journey. Her mission: to infiltrate the heart of the royal castle. Yet, as secrets unravel and loyalties shift, Isabel finds herself ensnared in a web of intrigue, torn between duty and the unexpected stirrings of her heart.

Inside the opulent castle, a deceitful king forces her into a charade she never anticipated, thrusting her into the role of a lifetime. Among the royals, she must navigate a treacherous path where every step could be her last.

But when a neighboring prince, Casimir, extends a hand of alliance and love, Isabel is swept into a world of romance and grandeur, where the line between right and wrong blurs. As her heart wavers between loyalty and love, the kingdom stands on the brink of turmoil.

A tale of deception and redemption, of courage and love, "A Crown of Shadows" weaves a riveting narrative of a commoner's journey from the shadows to the heart of a kingdom, where secrets lie in wait, and where the future of an entire realm hinges on one young woman's choices.

Can Isabel navigate the treacherous corridors of power, protect her heart from the allure of love, and unveil the truth that could change a kingdom's destiny? In a land where shadows conceal as much as they reveal, the answers may lie where she least expects them.
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Ribbons & Daggers

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A broken kingdom, A careless king, A reckless prince, A loyal knight, A brewing rebellion, And a girl caught in the middle. Arrabella has always known where her loyalty lies, she has always known her place in society. She's never once question the Shadows, never once questioned her mission. Until him. A prince with so much rage it seems to spread like venom. She strives to fix him, all the while she pledged her life to destroy him and what he stands for. Doubts settle in the young traitors heart as secrets begin to unravel. And in the end, there will be no winning. *Work in progress, and completely unedited. Enter at your own risk*

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