Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State Madame Suprema. When the
country is hit by unprecedented flooding Madame Suprema runs away fearing she will be blamed
for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act Gloria has to pretend to be Madame Suprema and is
thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces
toying with her every move she must take decisions that could save or end thousands of lives
- including her own... Challenging disturbing and darkly funny Geraldine McCaughrean's new
masterpiece is incredibly relevant to our present times.
