ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES Scarlett and Connie are finally closing in on the truth of what happened ten years ago, but Daeg Gallus is determined to eliminate all obstacles to the Holy Grail of Eris, with Connie and her fiancé, Randolph, at the top of their list. To thwart their plan, Connie allows herself to be framed and imprisoned, ensuring Randolph’s freedom. She never dreamed, though, that her actions would result in the first execution order in ten years—with her head on the chopping block!

In their quest to uncover the truth behind Scarlett Castiel’s death, Constance and Scarlett attend Emilia Godwin’s soiree to fish for clues. Fishing in a sea of sharks is never easy, however, and their investigation is sidetracked when barbed insults escalate into an attack. And with Randolph Ulster popping up every which way they turn, finding answers is going to be much harder than they thought!

The Grail family has a single guiding principle in their lives—Thou Shalt Be Sincere. However, sincerity alone can only get a lady so far in the twisted world of high society...as meek Constance Grail soon learns after she is framed for petty theft and loses her fiancé and reputation in a matter of minutes. But one gaze on her isn’t quite as chilling as the others, though the woman’s uncanny resemblance to Scarlett Castiel must be a coincidence. After all, Scarlett isn’t just extremely wicked...she’s also very much dead.

Thanks to aid from the ghost of Scarlett Castiel, Constance escaped the incident at the Grand Merillian as the triumphant victim. Good deeds don’t come for free however, and the price for Scarlett’s help is vengeance! Although she was unabashedly wicked, the villainess is adamant that she was framed for poisoning the crown princess—but with no evidence, Constance has her work cut out for her. Perhaps the strange circumstances behind the apparent suicide of Lady Lily Orlamunde might provide some clues…

"Thanks to aid from the ghost of Scarlett Castiel, Constance escaped the incident at the Grand Merillian as the triumphant victim. Good deeds don't come for free however, and the price for Scarlett's help is vengeance! Although she was unabashedly wicked, the villainess is adamant that she was framed for poisoning the crown princess--but with no evidence, Constance has her work cut out for her. Perhaps the strange circumstances behind the apparent suicide of Lady Lily Orlamunde might provide some clues"--Back cover.

According to Scarlett, during the attempted assassination of Crown Princess Cecilia, the earring that pinned the crime on Scarlett was switched out with a fake. And the most likely suspect to have made the fake earring is Scarlett’s fan—Aisha Huxley. Connie heads to the Huxley mansion to hear what she has to say, and despite Aisha’s best efforts to keep her secrets, she’s driven into a corner by the girl-and-ghost duo. At last, the truth about Scarlett’s execution ten years ago will be revealed, and the meaning behind Lily’s cryptic message shall also come to light...

Constance Grail has finally abandoned her sincerity and devoted herself to Scarlett Castiel’s revenge. Now, what awaits her is a subpoena delivered in an ominous envelope. Summoned to an investigative committee known as the Silent Ladies’ Tea Party (hosted by none other than Deborah Darkian), Connie must stand up for herself in a twisted trial of lies and malice. Will she face punishment for her sins...or will she manage to pass judgment on the scheming women who are out for her head?

NEW FRIENDS AND OLD SECRETS Lucia O’Brian is heading to the Republic of Soldita to visit a friend, and Connie, Randolph, and a certain glamorous ghost wind up coming along for the ride. At first, Scarlett doesn’t think much of the idea, but that all changes once she learns their destination— the island of El Sol, where her mother once told her the starry crown of Cornelia Faris lies hidden. But there’s more to this treasure hunt than meets the eye and plenty of trouble waiting for Connie and Scarlett across the sea!