Do you believe in destiny or are you brave and smart enough to make your own luck? In a world ruled by superstition, where ghosts and the old gods compete with dragons, dryads, and kings, you'd better have your wits about you. Fortunately, for Mandorlinfiore, Princess Belfioré has intelligence enough for them both! Together they must survive riddles, magic, conspiracy, and the terrifyingly sharp teeth of a dragon, with a cat, its mouse, and a tatty old book of poetry.