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Cadet Hatter Madigan has just entered the Millinery Academy in Wonderland, one of the elite schools that trains Royal Bodyguards for the kingdom’s houses of Heart, Clubs, Diamond, and Spade. Students immerse themselves in mystic disciplines and martial training, mastering not only combat skills but also the art of diplomacy and social interaction. As fate drags him into the wider world of spies, assassins, and protection detail, Hatter must prove himself worthy of both the academy’s ancient traditions and the perilous duties that await.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Frank Beddor
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