Book description
Vianne di Rocancheil is content to play the gawky provincial. As lady
in waiting - and more importantly, friend - to the Princesse of
Arquitaine, she is free to do largely as she pleases. Court is a
dangerous place for the unwary, but Vianne treads its measured steps
well. Unfortunately, the dance has changed. Treachery is afoot in the
Court's gilded and velvet halls. A conspiracy is unleashed, with blood,
death, and warfare close behind. The fate of Arquitaine now rests on the
wits of a lady in waiting, and she must flee. If she reaches the
mountains, she may be safe - and her beloved land with her. A life of
dances, intrigues, and fashion has not prepared her for this. Nor has it
prepared her for Tristan d'Arcenne, Captain of the King's Guard and
player in the most dangerous games conspiracy can devise. But to save
her land and avenge her Princesse, Vianne will become what she must, say
what she should, and do whatever is required. A Queen can do no less.
Lilith Saintcrow was born in New Mexico, bounced around the world as an
Air Force brat, and fell in love with writing when she was ten years
old. She currently lives in Vancouver, WA with two small children and a
houseful of cats. Oh. And a husband too.
