Description
A sudden commission draws a reluctant messenger into the dangerous orbit of court intrigue, where every delivery carries consequences and every message can be weaponized. As loyalties are tested and secrets surface, she must navigate shifting power, moral compromise, and the human cost of serving a crown that may not be telling the whole truth. Blending suspense with richly imagined historical atmosphere, the story explores themes of duty versus conscience, the fragility of trust, and how women and ordinary people endure—and sometimes reshape—systems built to control them. With Susanna Kearsley’s signature blend of emotional depth and vivid period detail, this is a page-turning tale of risk, resilience, and the messages that change lives long after they’re sent.
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paperback
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2025
352 pages
ISBN: 9781492689058
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First Published
2025
Language
eng
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