On the eve of World War II, Elizabeth, queen consort of King George VI and the mother of the future Queen Elizabeth II, shows a smiling face to the world. But in this novel by Karen Harper, it's clear why Hitler himself calls Elizabeth the "Most Dangerous Woman in Europe," because behind the facade is a will of steel. Two years earlier, George VI was thrust into power when his brother Edward abdicated to marry his American mistress Mrs. Simpson. Vowing to do whatever it takes to make her husband's reign a success, Elizabeth hides damaging secrets about her past that could prove to be her undoing.

"Enchanting…. Harper's evocative prose and able plotting make each twist and turn believable."—Publishers Weekly