Waiting her father's return from California, a young Spanish aristocrat, Tessa Alvarado, is shocked when she learns of his death. She sails for the New World to assume control of the family hacienda. Amidst rumors of her father's murder, her last bit of strength crumbles. Tessa takes up arms to avenge her father's death, protect the weak and punish the unjust behind the mask of the Queen of Swords.

When the men begin to disappear, the Queen of Swords springs to action. She discovers that the peasants are being framed for crimes they did not commit and sentenced to work in Montoya's mines. Montoya and Grisham hope the Queen will right the wrong and unwittingly fall into a trap they've laid.

The Queen of Swords risks life and limb to liberate two men captured by Montoya. The first, Raul, knows who murdered Tessa's father. But breaking the two out of prison is just the beginning. Raul, a man motivated by greed alone, learns of Tessa's secret identity and uses it against her, putting Tessa and Marta in the line of Grisham's fire, while Churi leads the Queen to looted treasure and a surprising accomplice.

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