Retta won a war, set the country on a path to improvement, and married the love of her life. Things seem good at the moment. But she also promised a friend that she would get the marriage law changed.

The last time it was attempted, chaos came to Roi. There was even a murder over it. This time, she'll push to ensure that doesn't happen. She'll work behind the scenes and prepare on the legal side of things. First up? Overhauling the cabinet. Second up? Wipe the spit off her shoe when she fires one of the ministers.

She's faced worse, and she keeps her promises. Although, given the rocky history of her monarchy so far, what are the chances spit on her shoe will be the worst of it?

Pawn is the fifth book in the Chess series, which must be read in order.