The Lady's Handbook of Intrigue and Murder (High Fantasy Politics)

Mydea, the last scion of a fading noble house, arrives in the Imperial City under the pretense of a courtship with the crown prince—a gilded cage disguised as opportunity. Without wealth, powerful magic, or allies, she navigates a viper’s nest of aristocratic schemes where a single misstep means ruin. The court’s glittering façades hide daggers, and every smile conceals a calculation. To survive, Mydea must master their lethal games, forging her own power from whispers and wit. But as factions clash and hidden enemies emerge, the stakes escalate beyond reputation to bloodshed. The real question isn’t whether she’ll win the prince’s favor—it’s whether she’ll leave the Imperial City alive.