The Princess of Cortova

Molly's exciting story concludes in this final book of Diane Stanley's acclaimed trilogy, which began with The Silver Bowl and The Cup and the Crown—a perfect series for fans of Megan Whalen Turner.

With tensions rising between the kingdoms of Westria and Austlind, Molly and Tobias accompany King Alaric to Cortova, where he hopes to form an alliance with the powerful King Gonzalo—an alliance that would be sealed by Alaric's marriage to Gonzalo's daughter, the beautiful princess Elizabetta. But the devious Gonzalo has plans of his own. Upon arriving in Cortova, Alaric is shocked to find that there is already another suitor vying for Princess Elizabetta's hand: his own cousin, Prince Rupert of Austlind.

As the days pass, Alaric, Molly, and Tobias find themselves trapped in a suspenseful game of courtly intrigue that soon takes a dangerous turn. For once, Molly's magical visions are little help—they reveal nothing beyond hazy threats. Everything turns around Princess Elizabetta, but is she truly a friend or simply another player in her father's crafty game?

• Rival Suitors: King Alaric needs an alliance, but his own cousin, Prince Rupert, stands in his way. Both are vying for the hand of Princess Elizabetta in a contest where the stakes are entire kingdoms.
• A Test of Magical Powers: Molly’s visions have always guided her, but now they show only hazy threats. She must rely on her wits when her magic fails in the face of danger.
• High-Stakes Political Intrigue: The devious King Gonzalo is playing a game of his own, trapping Molly and her friends in a web of secrets. Can they uncover his plan before it’s too late?
• The Thrilling Trilogy Finale: The exciting conclusion to the story that began in The Silver Bowl and The Cup and the Crown, perfect for fans of Megan Whalen Turner’s intricate fantasy worlds.