Reign of Silk and Steel

The three years that followed the birth of Princess Aurelia had seen the golden age of Monteverdi firmly established in the history of Europe. When King Frederick had passed away peacefully in his sleep eighteen months later, surrounded by his family and the blessings of the Church, the nation had mourned a beloved monarch with solemn dignity. Yet the grief had been immediately comforted by the accession of King Nikolai…