In the city-state of Valoria, young Cassia Darkle lives a life of privilege, shielded from the encroaching political turmoil. But when her father, a respected senator, is betrayed and imprisoned by the ambitious General Lysander, her world is shattered. Forced to flee with her brother, Marius, Cassia seeks refuge in a hidden village, where she uncovers a secret that could bring Lysander down.
As Lysander's grip on power tightens, Cassia must choose between vengeance and the greater good. Guided by a cryptic prophecy from the Oracle of Avernus, she embarks on a perilous journey, leading a rebellion against the tyrant who has stolen her family and her home.
Caught in the crossfire, Marius must decide where his loyalties lie. Will he side with his sister and the rebels, or will he remain bound to the man who has promised him power and glory?
Filled with action, intrigue, and moral dilemmas, The Serpent & the Firebird is a captivating tale of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom against the corrupting forces of power.
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.