In this extended edition of #1 New York Times best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz's dazzling
tale of glamour enchantment and betrayal love is risked and lives are lost in a desperate
battle to save the kingdom from a devious foe determined to control the empire. Once they were
inseparable just two little girls playing games in a formidable castle. Now Princess
Marie-Victoria heir to the mightiest empire in the world and Aelwyn Myrddyn a bastard mage
face vastly different futures. As the annual London season begins-a whirlwind of wealth and
magic marked by lavish parties and gorgeous girls vying for the attention of young royals-the
talk of the town is Ronan Astor a social-climbing American with only her beauty to recommend
her. After falling for a handsome rogue on the voyage over she must balance her desire for
love with her duty to save her family's position. Meanwhile Isabelle of Orleans finds herself
cast aside by Leopold heir to the Prussian crown in favor of a political marriage to
Marie-Victoria. Isabelle is bent on reclaiming what is hers but Marie doesn't even want
Leopold-she lost her heart long ago to a boy she will never be able to have. Desperate to
escape a life without love Marie turns to Aelwyn and the girls form a perilous plan that
endangers the fate of the monarchy. Preening royalty a touch of magic and dramatic betrayal.
What's not to love? -Teen Vogue This character-driven novel has fabulous balls glitzy gowns
and plenty of drama and plot twists making it hard to put down. -School Library Journal
