About the book: year / The Usurper King. Murdered Queen. The missing princess... Found. Long ago, the Royal Trials were a sacred ritual designed for the queen to choose her king. But in the kingdom of Tetch everything is not as before. Ever since the beloved Queen Ophelia was brutally murdered. The city of Ironforge has uncovered important secrets, but it all comes at an unbearable price. The streets are stained with the blood of innocents, and Raibeth's heart hardens as she returns to Lakehaven. To complete the Trials and face her mother's killer, she will need more than just courage. She will need skill, intelligence and the support of those who love her. Or those she has left. Torn between love and duty, Raibet faces decisions she never thought possible. This long-lost princess will do whatever it takes to get to the Golden Ball, even at the cost of her own happiness..