Before the Forest
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Last published Thu, Jun 10, 2021
A missing Queen. A kingdom in distress. A princess with an undecided fate. Two paths that will destroy the world around her and completely rebuild it. Which will she choose and can she handle the consequences and presser that follow both? This is the beginning of the end, will this young princess ascend to the top or die trying? Find out as we venture through the first book of a new series with war, adventure, tragedy, and a strong willed maiden who is determined to take control of her life and obtain the truth.
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