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Queen of Shadows

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Reads 498
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Parts 10
Time 2h 30m

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Survival means more than just stealing enough to see another day-it means navigating the dangerous currents of power that rule the kingdom. Lyra, a streetwise thief with nothing but her wits and a mysterious onyx pendant she's worn for as long as she can remember, has always kept to the shadows. But when a failed pickpocketing attempt unleashes a deadly force she never knew she possessed, Lyra is thrown into a world of ruthless politics, ancient secrets, and powerful enemies.
Accused of a murder she doesn't understand, Lyra finds herself at the mercy of King Eldrick's court-where alliances are as fleeting as whispers and betrayal lurks behind every smile. With the calculating Lord Vorak eager to exploit her newfound abilities, the enigmatic Prince Kael watching her every move, and a past she can't remember holding answers that could change everything, Lyra must tread carefully. As whispers of a forgotten power stir within her, she must uncover the truth of her origins before it's decided that she's more useful dead than alive.All Rights Reserved

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