This captivating novel transports readers to the royal court of France during a bygone era. The story follows a young man anxiously awaiting the arrival of an important person at the Palace of Fontainebleau. As he practices his fencing skills, he becomes increasingly restless and frustrated, attempting to hit a marked-out heart on a wooden figure. Little does he know, someone has entered the room behind him, watching his every move. With its lush descriptions and intriguing characters, this novel offers a vivid and immersive glimpse into a bygone era of French history.