The house of gold

The Goldbaums' influence reaches across Europe. They are the confidants and bankers of governments and emperors.

Little happens in Europe without their say-so and even less without their knowledge.

But Greta Goldbaum has no say at all in who she'll marry.

While power lies in wealth, strength lies in family.

Greta's union with Cousin Albert will strengthen the bond between the Austrian and the English branches of the dynasty.

It is sensible and strategic. Greta is neither. Defiant and unhappy, she is desperate to find a place that belongs to her, free from duty and expectation.

But just as she begins to taste an unexpected happiness, war is looming and even the Goldbaums can't alter its course.

For the first time in 200 years, the family will find themselves on opposing sides.