The TV series "The Ring & The Crown" is an adaptation of Melissa de la Cruz's fantasy novel of the same name. The story takes place during the reign of King Arthur. Princess Marie-Victoria is set to inherit a vast kingdom, but in order to do so, she is forced to enter into a politically advantageous arranged marriage against her will. Her close friend, Elvin Mirdin, the illegitimate daughter of the wizard Merlin, supports her. The two girls will have to stand against the world in order to find true happiness and bring peace to the kingdom.