"So much more than a sweeping fantasy
romance...Kelleher brilliantly captures the exotic
and magical world of the Fenrhi women. This is the
enchanting, strong, romantic, and powerful rebirth
of spirit that every lost soul craves." ―Alexa
Jacobs, author of Rising Ridge and The Dreamer A
sweeping fantasy romance perfect for fans of Lynn
Kurland and Sharon Shinn. To save a kingdom, she
may have to sacrifice her heart.
Lady Claire is the brightest addition to the queen’s
retinue, but she hides a secret that could change
the fabric of Aurelia: she can foretell another’s fate.
This curse has only brought her sorrow, and because of it, she vows never to
give her heart to anyone. But Trian, a shy Aurelian Guard, has fallen hard for
Claire, and when King Godwin assigns him to escort her across the realm, he
jumps at the chance. When they are thrown together, Claire discovers that Trian
may be the one person who is immune to her powers, and friendship takes hold.
Trian teaches her his unique way of seeing the world, and Claire tutors him in
the healing arts. She realizes too late that she has done that which she
promised she would never do: she falls in love.
Her greatest fear is realized when Trian is knocked down by deadly quarrels.
His assailants transport Claire far from Aurelia to the foreign lands of Nifolhad.
To return home, Claire will need to cross the most treacherous parts of the
kingdom, from the merciless desert to cities where spies listen to every whisper.
She allies herself with the women from the Fenrhi Temple, who possess powers
beyond Claire’s comprehension. Their customs and secrets seduce her, while
plots and machinations drag her into the very heart of the battle for Nifolhad’s
throne. If she ever hopes to return to those she loves, Claire must overcome the
most perilous challenge of her life and embrace her curse as a gift.