The Golden Flower

<p>Living in royalty can't be so bad right? But what if you're not actually royal?<br><br>Marguerite is a ward of King Edouard of Totresia-a peaceful kingdom on the eastern border with France. After being found in a carriage wreck as a baby she is beloved by the royal family; but many courtiers dislike her distrusting of her unknown heritage. They disagree with her coveted title of Duchess of Torrinni; why was a girl with no proven noble blood gifted such high honors?<br><br>With time she becomes closer to Edouard's son Crown Prince Antoine. When she develops feelings for him tensions rise at court as does the jealousy-especially from his mother Queen Cl��mentine. Many envision them becoming betrothed but others scheme to prevent that.<br><br>Marguerite sees all that was promised to her compromised-safety wealth and a favorable marriage with Antoine-when tragedy strikes at the castle and all her privileges are taken away.<br><br>Stripped from the life she was used to she's left to wait as others decide her ultimate fate.<br>Can she survive those who seek to ruin her?</p>