Louis XIV, the Sun King, anointed by God as the ruler of his country, is a young ruler who ushers in one of the most opulent eras in France's history. His unending search for beauty summons many into his court. One lady-in-waiting, Cecilia, captures his heart. But when a mystery threatens the throne, can she be the key that changes everything?Young Cecilia Danet is introduced to the opulent world of royalty when she joins the court of King Louis XIV—the Sun King. Having been groomed her whole life for the role of a courtesan prepares her for everything but the intense passion she feels with the brooding and powerful Louis. Their romance builds, but an intriguing twist changes the trajectory of Cecilia's course and leaves her caught in the middle of a royal love triangle.