1377. King Edward III lies dying, his reign a tattered tapestry of war and unrest. The court, a viper’s nest of ambition, waits to strike. Into this chaos strides Lady Elinor, the king’s exiled daughter, not as a grieving child, but a woman forged in the fires of the Welsh mountains. Guided by forgotten prophecies and protected by the enigmatic Sir Hugh Talbot, a knight haunted by a shared, tragic past, Elinor returns to claim her birthright. But the crown is not her only quest.
A coded message, etched in the ancient stones of Stonehenge, reveals a dark pact, a bargain struck centuries ago that threatens to unravel the very fabric of reality. Elinor must navigate a court riddled with treachery, where the pious Duke of Gloucester and his fiercely protective wife, Victoria, weave a web of deceit, fueled by a chilling prophecy that entwines their son's fate with the throne.
As Elinor uncovers layers of conspiracy, she is drawn into the world of the Keepers of the Flame, a clandestine group guarding ancient knowledge against the impending cataclysm. But are they allies or another layer of deception? Hugh’s past, a key to Elinor’s exile, adds another twist to their intertwined destinies. Within the forgotten depths of Westminster Abbey, Elinor uncovers the truth — her bloodline is the key, and she must choose between vengeance and the fate of her kingdom.
With Edward’s death, Gloucester seizes the throne, and Elinor faces her ultimate gamble. The final confrontation is not merely a clash of swords, but a ritualistic battle against the forces of chaos, where prophecies collide with destiny. Can Elinor harness the ancient power within her, break the pact, and save her kingdom? Or will her quest for justice unleash the very darkness she seeks to contain? The King’s last gamble has become Elinor’s — a wager not just for a crown, but for the soul of England itself.
