In the Shadow of the Enemy

In the second installment of this captivating historical mystery series, Christine de Pizan is summoned to the court of 14th-century France to investigate a shocking incident at a masquerade ball, where four revelers perish in a fire. Convinced of foul play and that the king is the intended victim, Queen Isabeau tasks Christine with uncovering the assassin amid the palace's web of rumors and intrigue. As Christine navigates a landscape of rivalries and hidden motives, she must determine whether the threat comes from the king's ambitious brother, an embittered uncle, or perhaps even closer to home.