Cassandra Rho, imprisoned in Pelesea for treasonous acts against the king, holds out hope that the misunderstandings can be forgiven. Little does she know that a diabolical plan to kidnap her is already in the works, and the king's forgiveness quickly becomes irrelevant. Snatched from Pelesea by a vile enemy, she embarks on a dangerous journey that takes her around the world. Alone and thought dead, she is left to her own devices to survive the ordeal, which consists of many dangers, including fighting for her life in a gladiator pit.