A young peasant girl, Raja, is forced to leave her village to work for a lord and his son in a prestigious manner. During the night an unexpected visitor reveals a new identity for the peasant girl. Frightened and confused over this discovery, and the new knowledge that her life is already being pursued, she escapes to her previous peasant life. Raja resolves to hide herself in the village until an unexpected letter is delivered from Kazan Castle, stating that she must leave her village life at once. She is immediately thrown into a world of high nobility affluence, but once again finds herself in constant danger of jealous and hateful pursuers of her life and she must quickly learn to defend herself in the art of swordsmanship. However, even in the midst of danger and tribulation through repeated captures, Raja is determined to fulfill her duties as princess and works to bring justice and redemption to others around her with torn pasts and hardships.

Author Biography

Patricia Nichvolodoff lives with her husband in Castlegar, British Columbia. Patricia received a bachelor of education from the University of British Columbia and a master's of education from the Simon Fraser University. Before she began a writing career, she spent numerous years teaching children of all ages. Her diverse experience has enabled her to create this fast-paced, suspenseful novel filled with drama and adventure to keep readers on the edge of their seat.