Queen hereafter

"Daughter of an ousted king, descendant of ancient druids, Gruoch has grown up believing that she will be crowned queen of Alba and reclaim the lands of her Pictish kin, a prophecy seemingly fulfilled by her betrothal to Duncan, the heir-elect. Leaving behind her home, her family, and her close friend MacBethad, she travels to the royal seat at Scone to embrace her new position. But Duncan's court is rife with sly words and unfriendly faces, and as her coronation approaches, a deadly turn of events forces Gruoch to flee the capital. Alone and at the mercy of an old enemy, Gruoch must make a fateful choice: live a long, quiet life in the shadows or seize vengeance and a path back to the throne"--Provided by publisher.