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In her national bestselling Black Jewels novels, Anne
Bishop’s “surefire spell craft…leave[s]
readers’ hearts pounding.”* Now her “feverish
pacing and terrifying twists” (*Publishers Weekly)
are showcased once again. In a tumultuous world ruled by
witches and warlocks who wear their power as jewels, one
Queen’s chance at redemption is the last hope for a
desperate people…
Dena Nehele is a land decimated by its past. Once it was ruled
by corrupt Queens who were wiped out when the land was cleansed
of tainted Blood. Now, only one hundred Warlord Princes stand—without
a leader and without hope…
Theran Grayhaven is the last of his line, desperate to find
the key that reveals a treasure great enough to restore Dena
Nehele. But first he needs to find a Queen who knows Protocol,
remembers the Blood’s code of honor, and lives by the
Old Ways.
Languishing in the Shadow Realm, Lady Cassidy is a Queen
without a court, a castoff. She is not beautiful. She thinks
she is not strong. But when she is chosen to rule Dena Nehele,
she must convince bitter men to serve once again.
Theran’s cousin Gray is a Warlord Prince who was damaged
in mind and body by the vicious Queens who once ruled Dena
Nehele. Yet something about Cassidy makes him want to serve—and
makes him believe he can be made whole once again.
And only Cassidy can prove to Gray—and to herself—that
wounds can heal and even the whisper of a promise can be
fulfilled…
REVIEWS
"Surges with spellcraft and engaging romance." --Publishers
Weekly
"A strong romantic fantasy." -- Alternative
Worlds
"Black Jewels fans won't want to miss this installment, which offers
a different look on the realms of the Blood." -- Dear Author...
"Anne Bishop does not disappoint." -- SFRevu
