How Not to Become a Queen

The King is dead. Long live the new King. The whole kingdom is abuzz in anticipation. With a new ruler ascending the throne and no future spouse in sight, the main aristocratic houses are ready for a bloody battle. Unmarried ladies have already been called to court, armoured with silk, gossip and daggers. All is fair in love and war, after all. Play their game, but never forget: to win the game you must not win the crown.