Secrets of the king's daughter

the long version

For Princess Karlinah, eldest daughter of King Lamoni, marriage to the haughty heir to the throne of Jerusalem has led to a life of fear and abuse. There seems to be no escape--until her husband is murdered and Karlinah is unexpectedly free to return to her father's kingdom. She can begin again, but no one can ever know the part she played in the prince's demise. Karlinah's relief is short-lived, for upon her return, she is once again swept into her father's plans for a politically powerful marriage. Then the arrival of a young missionary in her father's court changes everything: her family is converted to a new religion. But Karlinah is not so easily swayed by the missionary's words, especially when repentace means confessing her crime. As her faith grows and a young stone artisan captures her heart, Karlinah realizes she must face the consequences of her past in order to move forward with her future.