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Ice-Bound Promise [Wattys 2023 Shortlister]

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Parts 44
Time 11h 12m

[Book Five of the "Patrons' World" series.]

In the snow blasted wastes, far to the west, Únik, a woman with a tragic past and a terrible secret, becomes reluctantly charged with accompanying an exotic prince to her destiny as the concubine to the king of an opposing nation.

As they take a long, circuitous journey to the capital city of Star Harbour, Únik finds herself pursued by relentless, implacable foes who seek nothing less than the blood of her charge, Hatyara.

Accompanied by her faithful sled dog, Barsa, Únik learns nothing and no-one are what they appear in a desperate race to stop a war that could destroy two nations. A war that some people would do anything to ensure it happens.

A fantasy tale of two people caught up in events beyond their control, set in "Patrons' World".

🏵Wattys 2023 Shortlist🏵
🏵Featured by Wattpad - Feb 2024🏵
🏵Featured on Ambassador Profile - Highfantasy - Jan 2023🏵

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