The legacy of Duchess Edna and Duke Eli continues in Golden Time, an epic historical romance that follows the next generation of Earlswald. Determined not to be a ruler who knows nothing of his people, their eldest son, Alex, rejects a sheltered life to travel the world incognito. His goal is to gather trustworthy companions and understand the struggles of the common folk before ascending the throne. However, his quest for independence becomes complicated when he crosses paths with a spirited wanderer named Kenny.
Unbeknownst to Alex, 'Kenny' is actually Yessica Solveg, the second princess of the Kingdom of Northian. Desperate to escape a nightmare arranged marriage to the violent and psychopathic Duke Frederick, she has cut her hair and donned a disguise to survive on the run. Although they met briefly as children, neither recognizes the other at first, yet Alex finds himself inexplicably drawn to the shabby 'boy' who joins his party.
As their journey progresses, the camaraderie between Alex and Yessica blossoms into a dangerous romance that defies social hierarchies and political alliances. But with Duke Frederick’s forces closing in and the fate of two kingdoms hanging in the balance, their secret love could become the spark that ignites a devastating war. Readers of Light and Shadow will delight in seeing familiar faces while falling in love with a new cast of characters fighting for their own happy ending.
