The Ashen Crown
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The Ashen Crown
A cursed empire. A forgotten heir. And a girl who just wanted to cook in peace.
In the mist-shrouded village of Windmere, Elira has spent years hiding from her past-and from the strange magic that once pulled her back from death. But when a mysterious knight arrives bearing a letter and a prophecy, her quiet life is shattered.
The Empire of Ash, thought to be long gone, is rising once more. Creatures of forgotten fire stir beneath the earth. And Elira, unwilling and unprepared, may be the only one who can stop the return of a king forged in shadow.
Joined by a brooding knight with secrets of his own, and a sarcastic talking lizard with a flair for drama, Elira is thrust into a world of ancient ruins, broken magic, and whispered legends. But destiny has a cost-and the crown remembers its bloodline.
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