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When Princess Lurelia arrives in London carrying a letter that points to a long‑missing ancient chess queen—a relic that could heal an age‑old diplomatic divide—Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes step in as her overseers and undercover bodyguards. Their duty turns perilous when the letter is snatched, forcing the two girls to pursue the chess queen before anyone else. Amid intrigue, historic tension, and unexpected allies, Evaline and Mina’s friendship is tested as they race to secure the queen and restore peace between England and Betrovia.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Colleen Gleason
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