King Roland's Accident

Life, Trauma/ Loss

King Roland falls from his horse and is gravely injured

Chapter 1 Summary:

• Rosalind follows a stag into the woods and hears the apple call her name, losing her prey
• Back in the castle preparation for her sister Brigitta’s wedding to Marquess Victor of Ecror is underway
• With the wedding underway the other sisters think about their own wedding days
• As the future queen of Ludo, Rosalind says she will not marry
• Rosalind is not allowed to go on the great hunt her father prepared because she’s a girl
• King Roland is thrown from his horse and dragged, gravely injured