Alanna discovers her long-time nemesis, Duke Roger of Conte, her prince's cousin, has a plan to kill the king, queen, Jonathan, and even Alanna herself in order to take the throne. After her knighthood, Alanna accuses Roger publicly and he demands a duel.
Alanna discovers that Duke Roger of Conte, her prince's cousin, has a plan to assassinate the king, queen, Jonathan, and even Alanna herself in order to take the throne. After receiving her knighthood, she publicly accuses Roger, who then challenges her to a duel.