Prologue
Once upon a time long ago, in New York City, there was a story. Despite what most people will tell you, this story is real. Its sun rose and fell; its characters lived and died. Its city breathed.
I will not blame you if you shut this book now. Because this story is real, it cannot promise dragons, pirates, or magic. But if you keep reading it can promise a King (of sorts), adventure and romance. It can promise a temporary escape from your world to another.
The choice is yours.