The Art of Pretending (Pretending Book One)
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  • Time 3h 7m
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Ongoing, First published Feb 25, 2023
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Kirea, a prosperous land ruled under the monarchy of the Lamarca family for four centuries. Within Kirea, six sections of land are split equally amongst the Royal Family and the Dukes and Duchesses that serve them.

Arthur Cavell, the son of the Duke of Aarenn, wakes to find that his father has been betrayed by his friends and allies and has been murdered. Newly coronated as Duke of Aarenn, Arthur is summoned to the capital to swear fealty to his Queen. If he doesn't, he'll be forced to side with those who killed his father.

But Arthur holds a secret that very few know: he is destined for an early death. As Arthur ages, his health declines. Who in their right mind would ally with him? With a desperate queen and power-hungry men and women, can Arthur accurately sway anyone to trust him even with time so limited?
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