Finding Camellia

PLUCKED FROM THE LIFE SHE KNOWSTwelve-year-old street urchin Camellia is kidnapped from her mother in the dead of night by her father’s family, the honorable House Bale. Though they welcome her with warm smiles and open arms, she quickly catches on to their ulterior motive—she is to play the role of their second son, Camellius Bale, and act as a healthy substitute for their sickly heir. To make things more complicated, “Camellius” Bale’s striking beauty and adorable mannerisms capture the attention of both the crown prince and the son of Duke Ihar! Amid all the secrets and lies, Camellia swears that one day, she will reclaim the life that was stolen from her…

SOWING THE SEEDS OF ESCAPEHaving secured a way into the capital, Camellia just needs her sickly brother Kieran to return in good health—but the last thing she expects is for him to be accompanied by Ian Sergio, prince of a rival nation. Not only does he know Camellius Bale’s true identity, but he also appears to be quite taken with her! And he doesn’t seem to be the only one, either, as Duke Ihar confronts his own burgeoning affection for Camellius. With more eyes on her than ever, will Camellia be able to pull off her plan to find her mother and leave House Bale?

SO CLOSE, YET SO FARCamellia has arrived in Louver at last, but just before she can begin searching for her mother in earnest, she runs into none other than Lord Claude! Though she successfully escapes before he can blow her cover, she’s unable to completely shake his ever-watchful gaze…Hiding her identity is hard enough, but with Prince Ian openly vying for her affection and Lord Claude’s confusing and sometimes hostile behavior, there seems to be only a growing number of obstacles in Camellia’s path to freedom. Not to mention, when an official investigating a series of targeted attacks on noblewomen requests Camellius’s help, her life is suddenly put in danger!

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORMCamellia makes it back to the manor safe and sound after a successful undercover mission. Her triumph is followed shortly by Kieran’s long-awaited and celebrated return to the capital. Peace doesn’t last long for them, however, as rising tensions between the Caian Empire and Gaior Kingdom push Prince Ian to make an offer—or rather, a threat—that House Bale cannot ignore. To make things more complicated, when Lord Claude realizes he harbors feelings for “Camellius,” Lady Marilyn’s suspicions reach a breaking point! Can Camellia find a way to keep her identity safe? Or will the political climate of this dog-eat-dog world consume her?

A PROMISE TO RETURNUnbeknownst to Camellia, Claude has discovered that the supposed man “Camellius” is actually a woman! Unfortunately, before he can truly claim her, he must go to war as the new Grand Duke of the North. The battlefield is treacherous and unpredictable, with danger looming at every corner—but for Claude del Ihar, death is not an option if he wants to finally be with his beloved Camellia. The reality of the situation weighs greatly on Camellia, who had to send off the grand duke with a heavy heart and lingering unresolved feelings. After all, if she is to find her mother and reclaim her old life, she may have to leave her love behind…

With the war finally over, Duke Claude returns home victorious. Families are reunited with their loved ones, and peace finally settles over the Caian Empire, but despite this warm homecoming, Camellius is as out of place as ever. Torn between the peaceful life she’d always longed for with her mother, and a life of grandeur by Claude’s side, the time for her to make a decision is approaching. But when Lady Anastasia frames her for stealing diamonds from the Imperial coffers, she must reclaim her life and her story once and for all.

Lady Anastasia Bale has lost everything—her reputation, her honor, and even her son. Her last-ditch attempt to eliminate the thorn in her side that is Camellia has failed, leaving the girl injured, but still alive. Now, having forsaken the Bale name and emerging from the ruins of her fallen house, Camellia is off to Del Casa, where she must prove herself worthy of the title of Grand Duchess. There, Camellia is finally free to be her true self, but is that enough to stand by Claude’s side?

Afraid of losing her, Claude tries to ignore Camellia’s feelings—but that is little help when Camellia herself has already begun to dream of a life where she doesn’t have to hide. Meanwhile, the Emperor gives the order to eradicate Louver, putting countless people including her mother in danger! Torn between her long-lost family and the love of her life, Camellia must find where she belongs before she loses any hope of a happy ending!