The Thorn Court: Twenty-Four Stratagems

In the kingdom of Guteng, the Ashford family, northern guardians, is framed and slaughtered by scheming Roderick, who becomes all-powerful prime minister. Ten years later, the sole heir Sebastian returns under the alias Sain, plotting revenge and vindication with allies. He falls for Roderick's daughter Isolde amid court intrigue, torn between blood vengeance and the kingdom's fate.