Born in 1927, just a year after her sister Elizabeth, Princess Anastasia has always been a study in contrasts. While Elizabeth's path to the throne was clear, Anastasia found purpose in a quieter, more nuanced role within the royal family, serving as her sister's confidante and unwavering ally. Yet, following their father's death, the world she knew begins to unravel.
The monarchy stands at a crossroads, besieged by whispers of scandal, political intrigue, and shifting public expectations. As secrets from the past resurface, Anastasia finds herself drawn into a shadowy web of competing interests, where her loyalty to family and duty clashes with her personal desires.
Balancing the demands of tradition with the need for modernity, she emerges as a figure of both grace and strength, challenging those who underestimate her intelligence and resolve. From her complex marriage to Prince Andreas, who grapples with his place in a system that limits his identity, to her efforts to champion causes that redefine the monarchy's relevance, Anastasia's journey becomes a fight for survival-not just for herself, but for the institution she holds dear.
Set against the opulent yet isolating world of the 1950s royal family, "Windsor Secrets: The Shadow War of the Crown" is a tale of power, loyalty, and self-discovery, where every decision comes at a price and the weight of the crown is never borne alone.
Story from Royal Romances Book 2
Victoria has just months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests, drugs with excruciating side-effects, Victoria compiles a list. It's her To Do Before I Die list. Released from the constraints of 'Royal' life, Victoria tastes new experiences to make her feel alive while her failing body struggles to keep up. Victoria's feelings, her relationships with her father and brothers, her step-mum, her best friend, and her ex boyfriend, all are painfully crystallised in the precious weeks before Victoria's time finally runs out but there's one problem no one besides her cousin, Kitty, knows that she's dying.
Stated : May 9, 2019
Completed : October 24, 2019
A British Royal Family Fanfiction
Cover by CASHEDINSETH