Joanna has just 23 days to avenge her mother's murder by reclaiming the chancellorship from her tyrannical uncle, the current ruler of Darand. --- After being presumed dead for 18 years - and training in secret for nearly as long - Joanna has just 23 days left to reclaim her rightful place as chancellor of Darand. It's a seat that once belonged to her mother, until she was framed for crimes against humanity and executed by Joanna's uncle. With time running out, Joanna must journey across Darand's outer boroughs to its capital, facing danger at every turn, and prove her late mother's innocence ... or leave Darand to rot under her uncle's rule. It's a trip she'd planned to take alone, but when Chancellor Wolford catches wind his niece is not just alive but actively staging a coup, Joanna must turn to a shy (and handsome) metalsmith's apprentice for help. There's just one problem: The apprentice might've been the one to blow Joanna's cover. --- **Do NOT put this story on Goodreads, please. I appreciate it.**