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Welcome to the Land of Rousse—a richly imagined medieval fantasy series following the journey of Raja, a young heroine destined to protect a kingdom. Each book in the collection builds on her story as she uncovers lost truths, faces dark forces, and grows into a leader.
Browse the summaries below to discover the world, the challenges, and the characters that make this five-part saga unforgettable.

Volume I
THRONE OF ZURKIA

Raja, a peasant in a village near a royal manor, is appointed by the young lord Pavel to serve at the manor. She soon meets her long-lost cousin, Hannah, and discovers her true identity as the Princess and heir to the throne of Zurkia. However, Hannah’s father, the Dark Prince, wants Raja gone to secure his claim to the throne.
After receiving a double-edged sword, Raja embarks on a journey that tests her bravery and faith. Amid a corrupt society of slavery and abduction, she becomes a victim, with the Dark Prince vowing to destroy her and the royal family. Guided by Hannah’s advice—”Doing good will heal your soul”—Raja finds hope as the people she encounters offer support. Together, they battle for survival and hope.
Volume II
TRUNK OF ANTOM

Peasants are disappearing across Zurkia, and when Princess Raja uncovers that they have been abducted, she convinces Lord Viktor to let her, Pavel, and Hannah investigate. Armed with secret maps from her father Antom’s time as a slave, they suspect the Tyhet’s Thrumb Castle holds answers. However, their journey turns perilous. They are imprisoned at Levap Castle, hunted by Tyhet warriors, and the Dark Prince is determined to capture Hannah.
As stories of an enigmatic peasant surface, Raja and her friends must face kidnappings, dungeons, and labor camps while trying to uncover long-lost truths about Raja’s family and restore justice to the kingdom.
Volume III
INGOTS OF GOLD

A dark shadow looms as the Dark Prince, Narken, claims the throne in the north and demands the retrieval of the royal orb—a powerful, stolen artifact. Meanwhile, Raja, Pavel, and Jafar visit Great Aunt Vermisha in Valetta Castle, where they learn of Raja’s uncle’s cruel past. Through bribery and wisdom, Raja and Narken both discover the orb’s resting place.
In a race against time, Raja seeks to keep the orb away from the Dark Prince as he grows more dangerous in his obsessive quest. As manipulation and evil rise, Raja must stay brave and find a resolution of mercy while sailing toward an uncertain future.
Volume IV
MONKEY OF MYNAH

Raja, now at peace in Kazan Castle, teaches orphans she rescued. However, her peace is disrupted when Lord Pavel asks her to help shut down a notorious slave orphanage run by Hagatha. They find chaos and discover that four children have been taken by Hagatha, who is headed to Yurx Island in search of the cursed orb.
Raja receives a mysterious note from the “Queen of Roses,” summoning her to North Vel Saca, a land of dark secrets. Separated from her friends and tricked into servitude, Raja faces a cruel scheme to dethrone the tzarina. With time running out, the heroes must fight to save the innocent and prevent the spread of darkness.
Volume V
LION OF DRAZUK

A new shadow threatens Zurkia as Princess Hannah of Avaran and Princess Chloe are kidnapped by Vandal, a superior of Wsyrut. After two of Raja’s allies fail to rescue them, Raja assembles her team to form a new plan. However, Vandal is just a pawn in a larger, more dangerous scheme orchestrated by Hagatha, the Queen of Roses, who has regained the royal orb and seeks to become queen of all Zurkia.
Using magic and trickery, Hagatha amasses a powerful army, and with war on the horizon, the fate of Zurkia hangs in the balance. Raja and her friends must expose Hagatha’s influence and stop her before it’s too late. The cost of greed and deceit is high, but Raja’s brave heart leads the charge into the looming darkness.