Theres a new arrivala mysterious and exotic young princessat Court and Lady Grace cant believe how many rumours there are about her already. The exiled Banoo Yasmine from Sharakand is a beautiful girl with a pet panther and, everyone believes, magical powers. Yasmine also possesses the renowned Heart of Kings Ruby, a huge stone that she wears around her neck to balls and feasts, that legend says has the power to make kings. When the famed jewel goes missing, the finger is pointed at Graces dear friend Ellie the laundry maid. Grace must prove her friends innocence, find the true thief, and restore the stone to its rightful owner.All miscreants and ill-thinkers, keep out!From the Hardcover edition.