For What is Bought in Blood
Englishgirl178
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  • Reads 307
  • Votes 16
  • Parts 35
  • Time 5h 47m
Englishgirl178
Complete, First published Jan 12, 2024
Mature
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Book one of "For What is Bought in Blood Must be Repaid" series
When a father dies, the family weeps. When a King dies, the kingdom wails. 
A Queen who only resided as a placeholder for years decides she wants the power instead of allowing her daughter, the promised Princess, to inherit the throne. Alula, ever patient with her grieving mother, makes no attempt to undermine her rule. That is until the stain of unrest begins spreading from statehoods into her own Capital City. Long usurped from her seat in the council, Alula decides to take her knowledge and funds to the hands of the rebellion. 
Long into the night she transfers goods and vital information. The raised fists and amplified voices of the dejected will no longer be ignored by the crown, a slow burn orchestrated by Alula's movements. All is going to plan until her mother hires a personal assassin, assigned to one thing- keep an eye on the princess.
She can trust no one, and yet, she yearns to trust him.
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