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When fate draws her from a traveling acting troupe into the service of one of King Louis XIV’s most powerful women, Claudette must use her wit and performance skills to infiltrate Parisian aristocracy and divulge court secrets.
But her alliances are rocked when Athenais, a mercurial ally, becomes obsessed with forbidden magic, putting the queen’s fidelity to the test. Instead of simply following orders, Claudette must decide whether to protect those she serves—or defy the very power that supports her.
Through dazzling historical detail and close‑quarter espionage, the novel explores courtly politics, the role of women in 17th‑century France, and the perilous intersection of intrigue and the supernatural.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Sandra Gulland
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