Princess Harriet Hamsterbone would rather be doing literally anything other than attending a royal ball. She prefers cliff diving, calculating fractions, and playfully whacking people with swords over wearing itchy dresses and making polite conversation. But when she is forced to dress up for a ridiculously boring party honoring a visiting ambassador, Harriet prepares for the worst night of her life. Her boredom completely vanishes when a strange, bewitchingly beautiful guest suddenly arrives. Harriet instantly realizes a deep mystery is afoot. Her investigation introduces her to a surprisingly kind stepsister, a very messy magical lizard, and a fairy spell that acts a whole lot more like a dangerous curse. Because Harriet considers herself an absolute expert on breaking curses, she dives headfirst into saving the day. This hilarious fifth adventure brilliantly remixes the classic Cinderella story into an action packed, swashbuckling mystery. It is a perfect, empowering read for anyone who knows that true princesses do not need rescuing.