Mouse has lived her life in the shadow of the Empress, bound to her as both her lady-in-waiting and her decoy. But when she discovers the truth of her own identity, she's faced with a decision: keep playing the role of the dutiful handmaiden or seize what's rightfully hers. As Mouse grapples with her own insecurities and struggles to navigate the political landscape of an empire ripe for change, she soon finds herself tangled in a web of treasonous plots and dark revelations. Will a series of unexpected encounters lead her closer to the person she longs to become or down a dangerous path from which she cannot return?
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