The future looks bleak for Sophelia von Lotus. The behavior of her arranged fiancé, the crown prince, leaves much to be desired, and her family makes her feel like a stranger in her own home. Even so, she is committed to her duties as the future crown princess, enduring hardship and humiliation alike for the good of the kingdom. That is, until Sophelia catches her husband-to-be in a compromising position with her younger sister! Seeing her chance to escape the miserable future awaiting her...

When Lady Sophelia absconded from her position as future queen of the Kingdom of Frettume, whisked away by the dashing Sir Livionis, she likely wasn’t expecting to find herself under attack in the first village they came to, much less that said attackers would be magically supersized monsters. Fortunately, thanks to a tag-team effort with a pair of new allies—Sir Varroyce, the king of a neighboring kingdom (currently roaming around Frettume incognito), and his fiancée, Lady Lunetietta, an ...

Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery around the poisoned gem, Sophie and her friends enter a nearby forest to seek the help of the god residing within. The smell of blood hangs in the air, however, and they discover why when they stumble across a gravely wounded creature of gargantuan proportions. Despite being a total novice when it comes to casting healing spells, Sophie agrees to do whatever she can, and ends up saving the creature from certain death. Except this isn’t any old...

Sophelia Lotus is the epitome of nobility and grace, tirelessly pouring herself into her royal duties as fiancée to the crown prince. In her short fifteen years of life, she had learned, above all else, to endure. Unfortunately, however, her fiancée wasn’t quite so noble—a fact Sophelia learns firsthand when she catches him half-naked with her very own sister! Running to Sophelia’s aid is none other than Livionis, a knight of the kingdom who has long been secretly in love with her. Captiva...

Guided by Sir Livionis, the extremely handsome (now former) knight, Sophelia von Lotus has skipped out on her overwhelming responsibilities as the crown prince’s fiancée and left behind the only life she has ever known. The pair set forth on a journey of discovery and are dazzled by both their newfound freedom and each other, but before they get ahead of themselves, they must outrun any would-be pursuers and say goodbye to the Kingdom of Frettume. They make for the border as quickly as Sop...

As the fiancée of the crown prince, Sophelia von Lotus was a prisoner in her own life, bound to her endless responsibilities. But after being literally swept off her feet by the dashing knight Livionis, Sophelia sets out on a journey to experience something completely new to her: freedom. Taking up new names for themselves, “Sophie” & “Livio” make their escape, only to quickly realize that something strange is afoot in the land...Unexpectedly joined on their journey by Vyce, the ne...

What makes large, multi-ethnic states hang together? At a time when ethnic and religious conflict has gained global prominence, the territorial organization of states is a critical area of study.Exploring how multi-ethnic and geographically dispersed states grapple with questions of territorial administration and change, this book argues that territorial change is a result of ongoing negotiations between states and societies where mutual and overlapping interests can often emerge. ...

Lucille’s fiancé, the second prince, accuses her of a crime she didn’t commit and then breaks off their engagement. Not only that, but her unjust punishment is a new betrothal to a cursed marquess! After a prophetic dream foretells her eventual execution, Lucille awakens to memories of her past life...as Lilybell, the world’s most lovable cat, whose previous owners throughout history happened to include a great witch, a legendary alchemist, and a chosen hero.According to her dream,...

Following the hunting contest, Duke Marwick bides his time before making his next move. His previous scheme was intended to prop up Prince Liedis’s position, but it only resulted in reinforcing that of his opponent. This time, the power-hungry duke will have to resort to bolder strategies—ones that will shake the Palace of Albion to its core. An ancient device lying deep under the palace will be key in thwarting his plans...Meanwhile, Estelle and Arcrayne are developing a mutual mi...

The king of Falkrum is dead, and in a matter of days, his nation finds itself under imperial rule. Behind the seizure is Reinald, who beat his sister Wilhelmina to the punch, asserting himself as a new competitor for heir to the emperor himself.With the situation at home now unpredictable, and rumors spreading about her chosen allegiances, Karen and the Conrad family’s survivors move to the imperial capital to build a new base of operations. But intriguing mysteries of the past wai...

Having settled into her new life as Margravine of Conrad, Karen’s world is turned upside down when a foreign nation launches an attack on the domain. With the vast majority of Conrad’s residents dead, leaving the nation of Falkrum reeling at this turn of events, Karen’s position is suddenly very precarious. How will she navigate the military intrigue, the mysterious Reinald, and those scheming to take what’s left of Conrad as their own?

It’s now the third year of Agnes’s life in Sutrena, and the developments just keep on coming, including an increase in their territory (and administrative work!) as well as Nazelbart successfully developing a crop that can thrive in this barren land. Agnes’s pregnancy means that she’s taking a break from all her responsibilities—whether she likes it or not, as Nazelbart won’t risk anything happening to his dear wife. But he’s as soft on her as ever, so when she asks to go visit her brother...