Inside the story
Meet Knave of Hearts
The Knave of Hearts is a young court figure in Wonderland who stands accused of stealing the Queen of Hearts’ tarts. At the trial, he is kept in chains before the Queen’s throne as a stream of strange, confusing evidence is presented against him.
On the page
A sullen young courtier styled as a living playing card, his tunic and hose patterned with red hearts on white and edged in gold; a small crown-like cap, a guilty downcast face, and iron manacles and chains at his wrists as two card-soldiers guard him.
