The story of Willow North, first North Queen of Tremontane, from her beginnings as a sneak thief to her role as guardian of the young King Felix and beyond.
Willow North thought her involvement with the boy-King Felix would begin and end with getting him out of the capital and away from his murderous uncle. But bringing him to the safety of Eskandel was only the beginning of the journey. Now she must navigate the murky waters of Eskandelic politics, trying to build support that will allow him to take back his kingdom.
Willow North challenges the false King for the Crown of Tremontane, but her true goal--to give young King Felix a chance at a real life--is complicated when none of the other candidates for King are suitable. Willow's ultimate choice will be one no one suspects, least of all her.