In the history of Siam, it was common for kings to take multiple queens and concubines to forge alliances and secure political stability. But Prince Khun Luang, a powerful and influential figure, defied this custom. He accepted only male concubines, a personal preference that stirred unease among his allies. Without strategic marriages, they feared losing control over him.
Amid this tension, Thien, a mesmerizing Khon dancer, was sent into the palace as a spy. What began as a mission of surveillance would soon unravel into a forbidden romance. One that made Thien the most treasured companion in the prince's life.
The novel earned a place on the 2023 Writer Zeed longlist, Thailand.