Sola Rinaldi Aronola is the oldest daughter of the king and one of twelve princesses between her sisters and cousins. As she struggles with the responsibilities and complexities of her position while taking care of her family, Sola also knows she must find a way around the necessity of a male heir only or marry before her country falls into the hands of an enemy kingdom. Dodicia, the youngest of the twelve, should lead a charmed and naïve life by comparison, but the little girl is instead plagued by strange dreams of a forest with gold and silver leaves.
And from Sola to Dodicia, each of the princesses find themselves overwhelmed by troubles. With enemies closing in, the sisters seek an escape from their harsh relatives, responsibilities, and the stress of life. And then, one night, their sanctuary comes to them through a passageway hidden beneath the floor of their room. Inside, the twelve feel drawn to the magic underneath their own castle, the wealthy forests of Dodicia’s dreams, charming princes, and—in the center of it all—a grand dance floor built from marble and glass…