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Cecilia, a girl of humble origins, is revealed to be the rightful heir to the throne, hidden for her safety after her parents were murdered. While a commoner named Desmia sits on the throne as a decoy, Cecilia secretly studies statesmanship and palace protocol. As she reaches adulthood, the pressure to maintain her cover increases. Determined to reclaim her birthright, she and her loyal friend Harper escape to the capital. Arriving at the Palace of Mirrors, they find that the real princess, Desmia, believes an entirely different version of history. Now the two girls must navigate deception, identity, and destiny to face the men who threaten their lives.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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