In a faraway land, civil war is brewing To unify his kingdom’s people, a nobleman named Conner devises a cunn impersonator of the king's long-lost son and in Four orphans are forced to compete for the and clever boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword’s point— he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. His rivals will be devising their own plots as well, so Sage must trust no one and keep his thoughts hidden. As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of deceit unfolds, until finally, a truth is revealed that may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together. Jennifer A. Nielsen has woven a heart-racing tale full of danger and bold adventure, lies and deadly truths that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.