Böcker av C Tarkington

Maddoc is a king with no power and no responsibilities. He enjoys his carefree life. Anwen is a princess who carries the weight of her kingdom on her shoulders. Recently left in shame by the one she loves for her cousin, she only wishes to spend her life helping to relieve the suffering of her people. When Maddoc is attacked outside of Anwen's palace, she saves his life and feels obligated to see him safely back to his kingdom.They begin the long journey back to Maddoc's home. Anwen is sure she will experience nothing but frustration and boredom. Maddoc finds the princess intriguing and increasingly tempting. They find neither is what they first imagined and that Maddoc's life is in more danger than they realized. As they come closer and closer to his kingdom. Anwen wonders how she can ensure he is safe, and Maddoc wonders how he could ever let her go.

"Time is growing short. We must unite all magical folk and others who will listen. He is the best hope we have of doing that. More will follow if he is king. He fulfills the prophecy. The diviner has said the time is right. She says he is the one.""Why do we need a specific boy to unite the folk? There are plenty amongst us who have the blood of Adalwen in their lineage. Find someone who wants to do this, who is ready," said Griffa passionately."His line runs pure. He has the blood of Adalwen on both his mother''s and father''s sides. The diviner has stated he is the one. The Ring is behind him. He is our best chance. You won''t convince me otherwise," said Ansel."No, and you won''t convince me either, but I''m not your problem. Can you convince the boy?"The Kingdom of Regventus is moving towards a time of uncertainty and darkness. A teenage boy named Max has been prophesied as the magical king and savior of the kingdom. His protector has been tasked to collect Max and help him become who he needs to be. Max is not sure of his new role or what he really wants. As he learns more about magic and what it means to truly be the king he is thrust into a new world of magic with those who have their own agendas.