The Piebald Prince is a historical figure that is referred to in Fool’s Errand, but to learn his whole story you have to read The Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince. This novella covers decades in under two hundred pages, told as an old woman’s account of events. The style of the writing is reminiscent of old fairy tales, and the attention to detail in this edition is just incredible! I read this in one sitting and had the most magical evening. I also now have important context to the Tawny Man trilogy.