The Crowning
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In Nevalia, crowning a maiden queen is one of the century-old traditions that must follow through a series of tests.
Willingly and unwillingly, ladies are tested and tried, scrutinized and criticized, all to please the blood prince.
For when the crown is laid upon the head of a maiden, he shall rise and claim his bride.
Find out what happens when Lothaire, the cold blooded crown prince of Nevalia, meets Adelaide a maiden whose motive surpasses the crown and aims for the head of the king.
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