A prequel to the New York Times best-selling novel Queen's Shadow further exploring the life
of the iconic Padmé Amidala! When fourteen-year-old Padmé Naberrie wins the election for Queen
of Naboo she adopts the name Amidala and leaves her family to the rule from the royal palace.
To keep her safe and secure she'll need a group of skilled handmaidens who can be her
assistants confidantes defenders and decoys. Each girl is selected for her particular
talents but it will be up to Padmé to unite them as a group. When Naboo is invaded by forces
of the Trade Federation Queen Amidala and her handmaidens will face the greatest test--of
themselves and of each other.
