Prince Ashton. Prince Calum. Prince Michael. Prince Luke. These are the four sons of four powerful kings, and they have all come of age. Prince Ashton is the heir to the throne of Polonia. Prince Calum is the heir to the throne of Maradia. Prince Michael is the heir to the throne of Romenus. Prince Luke is the heir to the throne of Izmea. Girls all throughout these kingdoms will enter a lottery for the chance to compete for each prince's hand in marriage. This is the story of four such girls, brought up in different households, all competing to enter very powerful, very rich ones. (Note: based somewhat on the novel "The Selection" by Kiera Cass)