Eleanor Whitmore was named Empress the moment she was born. After the old Emperor passed away, the new Emperor ascended the throne and granted her the title of Empress Dowager. Now appearing as a three-year-old Grand Empress Dowager, she possesses the ability to read minds—a power she uses, along with her own wisdom, to navigate the intrigues of the palace. She sees through the facade of Lady Serena, punishes Lady Constance and Lady Verity for gossiping behind her back, and can even hear the thoughts of all kinds of animals. Though only three and a half years old, she runs the Imperial Harem with extraordinary intelligence, keeping everything in order with remarkable ease.
