Hardcover first edition, first printing. Not a remainder, book club or ex-library copy. Signed by co-author Jane Yolen and dated "2015" on the title page. Historical fiction novel for Young Adults. Faint scuffing and handling-related wear along page block edges with page dents on the fore edge, also handling related, else near fine copy in fine jacket. A straight, square copy. Historical fiction told from the perspective of 12 year old girl troubadour named Nicola, the court fool for Mary, Queen of Scots during the turbulent political and religious upheavals in 16th century France and Scotland.