SHE WAS CROWN PRINCESS, THEN HER KINGDOM FELL. Five years after faking her death to escape a bloodthirsty queen, Rose has finally found peace in a small village. Then, in a single night, it all falls apart.A mysterious stranger arrives with knowledge of Rose's true identity, while dark creatures threaten the lives of her newfound family. With her life crumbling before her eyes, Rose is forced to embark on a quest to reclaim the kingdom she abandoned.But the path to freedom is treacherous. Whispers of prophecy circle, and every step forward brings Rose closer to the secrets she buried. Can she rise to take her place on the throne, or will the ghosts of her past drag her under? Enter a world of epic fantasy in The Twelve Kingdoms, a sprawling tale of stolen thrones, hidden royalty, deadly quests, and just a dash of pirates.