Torn loyalties is a recurring idea. The book was divided into two sections. The first was titled "Alee de Princesses" and included the first three chapters. Chapter one, titled "My Beloved Mother," included Malika's memories of her mother and her description of their bond. Chapter two was titled "The King's Palace, 1958-1969" and chronicled Malika's years living in the palace. Chapter three was "The Oufkir House, 1969-1972" and detailed the three years of Malika's life after she was allowed to return home to live with her parents prior to her father's death.