Two princesses...one crown. The royal twins have battled it out for almost eighteen years, but Princess Heather is firstborn and her ailing father's first choice to inherit his throne. Princess Rose is not a bit pleased, and the Kingdom of Raspen is not in good shape. Before Heather takes on the kingdom's responsibilities, she ventures beyond the palace gates to see how her people really live. Disguised as one of them and accompanied by her royal instructor and his son, she sets out hoping to experience a memorable adventure. Her well-planned excursion unravels when she is separated from her traveling party by bandits. "Aided" by a handsome but mysterious young man, her journey grows even more perilous. By the time Heather returns to Raspen, everything has been turned upside down by her sister's rivalry. Her biggest battle has just begun.