B e a t r i c e  Bukantyte

The kingdom of Pisuerga hides its intrigues, but not very well. Laura de Nazianzi, one of the Queen’s maids is having an affair with prince Yousef. Will their love prevail over the plans to marry him to the princess of England or is Laura more likely to become a nun? The Queen is obsessed with an archaeological excavation and has invited an English explorer to help. The Duchess of Varna is looking her arrogant best and keeping her flower-shop a secret from everyone including Tolga, who is secretly in love with Olga. The visiting Queen of Dateland seems less interested in bringing the two kingdoms together than with having a lesbian escapade with the English ambassadress who has found fleas at the Ritz! These, and many other characters live out drama, comedy and passion in an elegant and sumptuous world.