In Versailles, a whisper is deadlier than a shout, and passion outweighs the law. The queen regent knows the price of power, and soon the throne will pass to her son. But how can she maintain control—over the kingdom, and over the hearts of the men around her? Her secret aide plays a crucial role in these dangerous intrigues. Power, wealth, love, and betrayal swirl together in a tempest of desire. Who will emerge victorious, and who will succumb to temptation and intrigue?