Transcriber’s Notes:
A number of typographical errors were corrected silently.
Cover image is in the public domain.
Table of Contents added.
About This Book
A tragic saga charts the life of a woman whose birth is prophesied to bring ruin; her extraordinary beauty sparks desire, rivalry, and political tension among kings. Raised amid ominous predictions, she falls in love and flees with her lover and his companions to seek refuge. Betrayal and broken oaths draw them back into court intrigue, where jealous ambition and revenge culminate in violence that destroys the lovers and destabilizes the realm. The narrative blends mythical prophecy, personal anguish, and brutal consequences, moving through episodes of exile, loyalty, and treachery with a lyrical, heroic tone.