There's a new arrival - a mysterious and exotic young princess - at court and Lady Grace can't believe how many rumours there are about her already.

The exiled Banoo Yasmine from Sharakand is a beautiful girl with a pet panther and - everyone believes - magical powers. Yasmine also possesses the renowned Heart of Kings Ruby - a huge stone that she wears around her neck to balls and feasts, that legend says has the power to make kings.

When the famed jewel goes missing, the finger is pointed at Grace's dear friend Ellie the laundrymaid. Grace must prove her friend's innocence, find the true thief and restore the stone to its rightful owner.

About the Author
Lady Grace Cavendish was a Maid of Honour at the court of Queen Elizabeth. She became a ward of the court after both her parents were tragically killed in the service of the Queen. Her daybooks, written for her own pleasure, have now reached a wide audience.

Reviews
A gripping historical thriller * The Sunday Times *
This fifth book in the Lady Grace Cavendish series is thrilling and further elaborates the picture of Elizabethan life shown to us in the four previous books * Through the Looking Glass *
The reader is quickly drawn into the intrigue and chilling atmosphere of court life * Primary Times *
A pleasant read for pre-teens * Historical Novels Review *
A delightful mix of classic adventure and tudor history . . . Full of intrigue and humour * Teaching & Learning *



Book Information
ISBN 9781782958161
Author Grace Cavendish
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 14mm