This Christmas, step through the palace gates and discover a captivating historical novel of family drama, secrets and love. Perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey.

Buckingham Palace, Christmas 1952

When plucky young Caroline Stratton is offered a secretarial job at the Palace, she can't believe her luck. Moving upstairs from her friends in the Royal Household's staff is daunting, but she's determined to make her East End family proud.

Then, just days later, her brother is framed for murder and arrested. Caroline is devastated. How can she help him, when she risks losing the livelihood that keeps her family afloat if the story came out?

With the Palace preparing for the first festive season of the new Queen's reign, can Caroline find the strength to trust her friends, and prove her brother's innocence in time for Christmas?

This heart-wrenching, inspiring historical saga for fans of Downton Abbey and The Crown is the perfect novel to curl up by the fire with.