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The Duke's Pawn

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Parts 13
Time 1h 44m

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Dijon, Duchy of Burgundy, 1474. Alienor Bernard, seventeen, is facing a dull future. Unable to find a husband, she is to be sent to a convent. Raised as a knight, her unusual education is everything her potential suitors do not want in a wife. But she is exactly what Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy is in desperately looking for, and the deal he has to offer might lead her to a fate much worse than death...All Rights Reserved

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Golden Fate: A Fractured Nation

A once united nation has found itself it the midst of a bloody war. Moira, first born daughter of King Erend, has the power to stop this war. In an effort to form alliances, her father has decided to rush her predetermined marriage and quickly ensure an heir. Her new husband is a ruthless killer who will happily fight this war in her honor and enact his other devious plans. Moira finds herself in a position where she must either grow strong or break under the pressure. Could a damaged, lost girl truly hold so much power? Even after being tortured, separated from her family and new friends, could she hold on? Could she end this war? Throughout this journey Moira finds much more than love. Many secrets reveal this war is not even the least of her concerns as a new threat emerges. Moira must rally the courts and lead them to fight in a new war, uniting all of Vaelin under one ruler. This story is one of loss, triumph, and finding out how to love yourself more than others hate you. This is not meant to encourage unhealthy coping mechanisms or relationships. Please read at your own discretion. Remember, your mental health is important. If anything is triggering, please refrain from reading this. Enjoy!