The Marked
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Last published Wed, Feb 5, 2025
Cordelia is the princess of Bridgeway. After witnessing the assassination attempt her father she joined forces with an unlikely ally to they and figure out who did it. Only they uncover more than either were bargaining for. With secrets to keep on either side both must try to confront the past without letting go of it to find the people responsible for the assassination attempt of her father.
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