The Tudor court is crawling with enemies. She can only hide for so long. “There’s no danger in a bit of poetry.” Mary Howard is the dutiful daughter of the infamous Duke of Norfolk. Protected by her prestigious family and wealth, she is swept up in Anne Boleyn’s glittering court. Charmed by talented poets and flirtatious knights, it’s easy to forget that someone is watching her every move. The court grows wilder as the world changes around them. Everything seems possible, even marrying for love. All Mary can think of is her poetry, but then she gets involved in her uncle’s affairs. She discovers happiness comes at a price. Soon her world of privilege and safety are torn away. But she’s not a Howard girl for nothing. She will defy them all. --- Book 5 of the Royal Court Series but can be read as a standalone book . Written in UK english.