Petronella of the Falcons is the reluctant Queen of dying Epera. When her failure to provide the expected heir leads to harsh consequences, she's offered help from an unexpected source that leads to the uncovering of an old and deadly secret.

As Petronella confronts the truth, she's soon faced with a terrible dilemma. She has the power to save her kingdom, but the price might be more than she can bear.

Queen of Swords is the first novel in the adult fantasy fiction series, Tales from the Tarot.