Bonds forged in the fires of adversity are stronger than those that have never been tested.
Or, How A Succession Crisis turns the Royal Family Drama into Everyone's Problem.
Princess Kathryn of Thuirene hadn't been enthusiastic about marrying Duke James of Slesian, but was willing to submit to duty if it meant avoiding a civil war between rival claimants after the Old King outlived his direct heirs.
Fortunately, Count Ewan of Thwentis has other plans...