In this riveting conclusion to the Tudor Rose trilogy, #1New York Timesbestselling author Susan Wiggs draws readers into the lives ofa witty street performer, a chivalrousIrishman, and thepassionate alliegance that blossoms between them.

Feisty orphan Pippa de Lacey lives by wit and skill as a London street performer. But when her sharp tongue gets her into serious trouble, she throws herself upon the mercy of Irish chieftain Aidan O'Donoghue.

Pippa provides a welcome diversion for Aidan as he awaits an audience with the queen, who holds his people's fate in her hands. Amused at first, he becomes obsessed with the audacious waif who claims his patronage.

Rash and impetuous, their unlikely alliance reverberates with desire and the tantalizing promise of a life each has always wanted—but never dreamed of attaining.

Books in the Tudor Rose Trilogy:

At the King's Command

The Maiden's Hand

At the Queen's Summons

Previously published.