How to Play: Crowns & Cutthroats by Permagrin Games

About Crowns & Cutthroats, from BoardGameGeek:

Crowns and Cutthroats is a trick-taking duel for two players. Will you win the trick and take one step closer to your foe or does the moment require the talents of one of the city's many townsfolk? It will take guile and quick-thinking to preserve the royal bloodline or bring the monarchy to its knees. -description from the publisher