A Crown Of Shadows
Mistysplash2002
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  • Reads 319
  • Votes 27
  • Parts 27
  • Time 6h 5m
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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Throne of White Roses.

25 parts Complete Mature

They say love and pain go hand in hand. Love makes you whole, but the pain that comes from it either destroys you or makes you a monster.............. The Queen is dead. For the young princess Luna love was something that held great kindness and strength. Her mother, the queen always said so. But, all changes when Luna witness the death of her mother and the cruelty of her father. King Herald for love meant cruelty. Even when his wife the Queen died he didn't feel anything. Kingdom of Leucos needs to be seen strong, so he marries his secret mistress as soon he could. But, all actions have consequences. He just needs to control the young woman who is the heir but also might be the reason for his downfall. Princess Luna, tries to discover the death of her mother Queen Lucille . A beloved queen, a loving mother and a loyal wife. But, what there is more to this than that. After her father's sudden marriage Luna feels she is losing herself in the corridors of her own home. As if she never knew the man who she called her father. And, the other woman. The one who lurked in the shadows for so long comes to threaten the very thing she loves more than her mother and that is her kingdom. Will Luna be able to save the kingdom and her herself on time or she too will become one more dead royal?. It is a tale of treachery, blood, deception, betrayal and on top of it all it is a tale of Love. A deadly love.

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