
Seraphina Shaw, a concubine's daughter, is forced to marry King of the North, Kael Sterling, as substitute for her sister, Selene Shaw. Burdened by a falsified identity, stolen poetic talent, and unearned rescue credit, she endures. When Emperor Adrian recognizes her as his true savior, the truth unravels. Seraphina fights to reclaim her rightful status, talent, and dignity, breaking free from being a substitute to become Empress, finding true love.