A Dance of Flames and Shadows
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Last published Mon, Jun 14, 2021
An intriguing story of magic, politics, and romance.
It has been nine years since Sibyl was sold to serve the Emperor of Nytar, as his slave. Nines years since she saw her family being murdered by the hands of Nytarian soldier as they invaded her the Kingdom of Iveris during the Great Purge. And after nine years, she would be free.
In her attempt to escape from the Emperor of Nytar, her plans are foiled as she is forced to spy on the Nytarian court and marry Emersyn Castemonte, a High Lord and best friend of Prince Kaden, heir to the Nytarian throne. Sibyl is given the task to spy on the Prince and his new lover, who is rumored to be involved in consorting with rebels working with the Queen of Iveris, Elanara Rhaeveris. Though things begin to change quickly for Sibyl, as she finds out the hidden secrets of the court.
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