Summary
Shane is dispatched to the European Empire under the guise of study, though all recognize her as a political hostage arranged by her own family. Assigned a low-born knight, Harry, as her protector, she faces constant dangers, courtly schemes, and treachery. Following a near-fatal attack, Shane persuades Harry to teach her swordplay in secret. Their covert training sparks a subtle rebellion, as she quietly defies the empire’s control over her future.