Every diamond has a flaw, and every throne is built on a secret. In Beneath the Crown, Behind the Lies (2025), the legendary 'Shadow Princess' returns to the imperial capital after a decade in exile. Disguised as a humble court maid, she infiltrates the inner circle of the very Emperor who ordered her family’s execution. As she navigates a labyrinth of court etiquette, poisonous tea, and midnight assassinations, she discovers that the man wearing the crown is also living a lie. Caught between her thirst for bloody vengeance and a growing, dangerous attraction to the lonely monarch, she must decide: will she tear down the empire to find the truth, or will she become the secret power behind the throne? A masterclass in suspense and historical intrigue.