Synopsis

The queen’s summons went unanswered. A chill settled over the court, a silence deeper than mere absence. While Louis clashed with his enemies, a shadow fell upon the kingdom, and authority shifted. Phillipe assumed the mantle of king, navigating treacherous currents in his brother's stead. Grief consumed Fabien; he mourned Claudine, her memory fueling a desperate thirst for vengeance. And within the gilded cage of the royal court, the king’s mistress allowed her jealousy to fester, blossoming in