Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra is certain that a hasty marriage to an Englishman is the only thing that can protect her, but soon she catches the eye of Colin, the younger brother of her guardian.

"Journey across the world and throughout history to discover the world's best and most unusual castles, and learn about their features, from the tallest turrets to the dingiest dungeons. Find out how castles have changed over time and what happened to the people who lived in them"--Provided by publisher.

A young figure skater is blinded in a tragic accident.

"Raise the drawbridge, man the battlements, and find out what castle life was really like. See lavish banquets, thrilling jousts, and entertaining jesters! Train to become a knight, visit a castle city in China, and discover the tricks used to keep enemies out. Test your knowledge and have hours of fun with eight pages of awesome activities!" -- Page 4 of cover.

Investigate the defenses and life in the greatest medieval castles and the chivalrous and heroic actions of best-known knights.

Sixteen-year-old triplets Princesses Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz, each with her own secret skill and wish, begin arranged marriages to princes of neighboring nations to fulfill their mother's inte intention to reign over the continent.