A woman enters the palace to save her father, bears the king's child, endures a rival's torment, and gains his protection.
Eleanor enters the royal palace seeking proof to clear her father's name and instead spends a single night with King Theron, resulting in pregnancy. The monarch mistakes her motives, and Eva, hungry for the throne, exploits his suspicion to humiliate Eleanor before the court. As the abuse escalates, Theron discovers what truly occurred that night and intervenes, placing himself between Eleanor and her tormentor.
Elements
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royal palace setting
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king and concealed mother
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rival queen torment
Suited to
Readers who want a concealed pregnancy, mistaken motives, and a sovereign's late rescue in a court setting.