Readers who enjoy historical fiction will have their jaws dropping in amazement when they finish this story. The story is told through Sophia FitzOsborne's diary and begins with an interesting plot: an almost forgotten kingdom with a small, sweet family of royals. Michelle Cooper did a fantastic job of giving her characters individual personalities that everyone could relate to: Veronica, a bookish young woman who seems to always be in control; an ambitious Simon Chester; a young man, Toby, who's not quite ready for his responsibilities; a tomboy by the name of Henry; and of course, a mad uncle. I think some of the best parts of this story are the subjects that are not necessarily discussed in other books in this genre such as a king's funeral. I think anyone who is interested in a thoroughly enjoyable good read would do well to pick this book up and give it a try.