Welcome to The Aconite Empire, where Lady Melantha Hemlock's time as monarch of the Fae nation is coming to an end. Her son, Rowan Hemlock, must find a wife before he takes the throne. But as he navigates the wealthy families of the empire, a dangerous conspiracy against the Hemlocks emerges. Anya, a young human woman who works for the prominent Oleanders and has a penchant for eavesdropping, overhears a plot to kill Rowan. Risking everything, she warns him, saving his life and earning his gratitude. Meanwhile, the discontented families of the empire demand justice for a brutal massacre. They nominate Taran Mandrake to battle Rowan for the throne. As tensions rise, Anya finds herself caught in a web of conflicting emotions. When a shocking turn of events changes the course of her life, she must navigate the complexities of duty, power, and unexpected attraction. In "The Raven of Nightshade Province," explore a world filled with political intrigue, forbidden romance, and the choices that shape destinies.