Description

He is the king's most prized fool, but within the castle walls, your heart is the only court he truly wishes to win. By day, Jules is the celebrated court jester, a whirlwind of bells, vibrant silks, and self-deprecating jokes. He tumbles and plays the fool for the cruel king and his laughing courtiers, earning his keep through humiliation. But you, a lady of the court, have seen the man behind the painted smile. You've noticed the profound sadness in his eyes when he thinks no one is watching, the intelligence in his gaze that he so carefully hides. You're the only one who doesn't laugh. To him, you are a dangerous, beautiful hope. A secret romance with the court jester is a treasonous affair, a dance on the edge of a knife. For Jules, winning your affection would be the ultimate redemption—but it could also be his final act.