The royal librarian stared at the crown prince but then nodded without missing a beat. "I think that there are some old scrolls in the archives that are usually kept away from the royal library shelves which might help, Your Highness."
"Take me there," Nicholas frowned seriously. "I have some things that I'm asked to study in preparation for my coronation."
Were these things secrets that his father kept away from him?
"Follow me, Your Highness."
The royal library was a vast collection of books and titles far beyond any ordinary library outside of the palace and was closed to the general public. Some books were worth more than a single home of commoners because of how rare they were.
The one that Nicholas wanted to give to Sophie was something of a highly prized treasure. It was usually appreciated by those of younger years and those with a sense of adventure.
