The eagerly awaited conclusion to the acclaimed Munro Scottish Saga trilogy '...fast-paced ... a hugely satisfying read.' Undiscovered Scotland. 1598. The French Wars of Religion are drawing to an end, the Edict of Nantes establishing religious freedom in all but Paris. For the exiled Adam and Kate Munro, the child Kate carries symbolizes a new life free from past troubles, despite their lingering nostalgia for Scotland and the friendship of the Montgomeries. When Adam foils an attempt on the French king's life the whole family are called to court. But religious tensions remain high, and Paris holds dangers as well as delights. For the Munros and Montgomeries alike, these are troubled times... Praise for Margaret Skea - Beryl Bainbridge Best First Time Novelist 2014 'More down-in-the-dirt than Diana Gabaldon and just as meticulously researched as Philippa Gregory. It's touching, fierce and surprising, with a sprinkling of humour.' The Bookbag 'A rollicking good read ... Skea is definitely a name to watch out for.' Scottish Field Magazine 'The quality of the writing and the research is outstanding.' Jeffrey Archer 'The sheer villainy of some characters will take your breath away.' Historical Novels Review 'There is so much to enjoy in this book - first of all the story itself, expertly narrated, full of tension and surprise, and also the characters. But I also loved the personal touches, revealing what life was like in the 16th century, how both ordinary people and royalty lived, and the dangers that faced them in their daily lives, particularly for women in childbirth and sickness and for those who dissented from the established religion. Well grounded in research and based on historical facts, it seamlessly interweaves fact and fiction.' BooksPlease 'The characters encountered are many, but each one is brought convincingly to life. There are colourful individuals, opulent settings and clashes of personality aplenty. There are thoughtful and level headed characters as well as those who let their tempers get the better of them. There are relationships which work and those that are destined to fail. The result is a hugely satisfying read which leaves this reader, in particular, hoping that there will be another book in this excellent series.' Undiscovered Scotland Praise for Margaret Skea 'The quality of the writing and the research is outstanding.' Jeffrey Archer 'Margaret Skea brings the 16th century to vivid life. I enjoyed travelling back in time with her.' Sharon K Penman