Queen Victoria loves Princess Anna beyond all royal duty, defying dark sorcery to revive the young princess when poisoned daggers take Anna's life. The resurrection demands a horrifying price: Victoria inherits a creeping death hex that will consume her soul unless she hardens her heart against the kingdom.
To ensure Anna matures into an untouchable sovereign capable of ruling alone, Victoria adopts the ruthless guise of an unfeeling villain, driving Anna from the palace with bitter insults. As civil rebellion looms, Anna must uncover the silent agony behind her stepmother's cruelty before the ancient curse strikes Victoria down.
