In the Houses of Montague and Capulet, the struggle for power dictates the lives of all. Boys grow up to fight and die for honor, and if they survive, they marry for influence rather than love. Girls are merely assets, their fates sealed from birth.

In this audiobook, Benvolio Montague, cousin to Romeo, grapples with these harsh realities. While he prepares to sacrifice everything for his cousin and their house, a spark of rebellion ignites within him. By night, he becomes the Prince of Shadows, the finest thief in Verona, taking risks that lead him to meet convent-bound Rosaline. This fateful encounter sets off a series of events that will change the lives of many in Verona, intertwining their destinies forever. Narrated with engaging depth, this story explores the tight grips of family loyalty, love, and the fight for self-determination.