Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess--but is this a lucky break or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride The Apothecary Diaries and Snow White With the Red Hair.

With the hope of protecting Azure Nina swears she will become the queen of Galgada. Unfortunately the crown prince of Galgada Sett is not easy to influence. Rather he is a wicked young man who has never known love. Nevertheless Nina asks Sett to try loving her. While heading to the home country of Galgada from Bastella Nina crosses paths with an even more dangerous beast...!!