Timid orphan Violet discovers she’s the empire’s new saint destined to destroy the evil Malum. Unfortunately, she’s surrounded by scornful nobles and the power-hungry emperor and pope. Alone, frien...more

Timid orphan Violet discovers she’s the empire’s new saint destined to destroy the evil Malum. Unfortunately, she’s surrounded by scornful nobles and the power-hungry emperor and pope. Alone, friendless, and overwhelmed, she finds solace in Ethelmund, heir of House Ermengart, who vows to protect her until the end.