A Royal Quest

King Alden, plagued by illness, is unable to ease the growing discord between his twin daughters, Heather and Rose. Because Heather is compassionate and determined, with a strong sense of duty towards her people, she is the obvious heir to the throne. However, Rose is fiercely determined to challenge this. Their rivalry intensifies as King Alden's condition worsens, leaving the kingdom without strong leadership. Rose is willing to go to great lengths to disrupt Heather's path to queenship. Determined to prove her worthiness as a future queen, Heather decides to leave the palace in disguise to better understand the struggles of her people. Disguised as a commoner and accompanied by her instructor, Sir Garrick, and his son, Cedric, she sets out on a journey far from the safety of the palace walls. Heather’s adventure quickly turns perilous as she encounters a band of ruthless bandits who separate her from her companions. Stranded and alone, Heather is rescued by Darian, a mysterious figure whose motives are unclear. Despite her initial distrust, Heather finds herself drawn to him. Back at the palace, Rose seizes the opportunity of Heather's absence to gain power. She manipulates the court and stirs unrest among the nobles, sowing seeds of doubt about Heather’s capability to rule. An engaging adventure story for lovers of medieval fiction with sibling rivalry and a valuable message about leadership.