As an orphan with no knowledge of her origins, Bethany finds herself caught up in the confusing and opulent life of a castle. Struggling and failing to fit in, her situation is compounded by the arrival of a mysterious princess from another land. When the new princess attracts the king's attention, Bethany begins to understand what she really wants in life and what she must do to get it. But her own simplicity stands in stark contrast to the beauty and refinement of the princess from Petros, so she seeks solace with Princess Mariya in Rygia. There she learns what it means to be a princess on the inside-in the heart. Uncovering a plot to destroy the king, Bethany finds that the fate of the king and of the realm may be up to her alone. Meanwhile in Rygia, Justus Corden discovers that his future son-in-law might have something to do with the murder of his mentor, General Rolland Longsword. In an attempt to bring the truth to light, he must resort to extreme measures. The seven books of The Alliance series deal with one man's spiritual journey and his efforts to find the true king. As he attempts to spread the light of God to his people, an ancient evil threatens both his land and Teman, the neighboring realm of righteous believers. The two formerly antagonistic realms must learn to work together to dispel this encroaching evil. Yet a growing number of dissenters believe they might be better off following the stronger, darker power. The race of people who call themselves Rygian become caught in the middle of a struggle between ancient enemies-those who fear God and those who follow this darker power. The Rygians' own mysterious beginnings may hold the key to their future, if only they can discover who they truly are.Through the lives of the characters, many Christian traits and spiritual truths are exemplified. The Alliance is marked by epic battles, political intrigue, suspense, mystery, and romance.