About this item
First in a new fantasy series from the author of the Novels of the Half-Light City.Entangled in a court ruled by tradition and intrigue, a young witch must come to terms with newfound power and desireand a choice between loyalty and survival.The royal witches of Anglion have bowed to tradition for centuries. If a woman of royal blood manifests powers, she is immediately bound by rites of marriage. She will serve her lord by practicing the tamer magics of the earthensuring good harvests and predicting the weather. Any magic more dangerous is forbidden.Lady Sophia Kendall, thirty-second in line to the throne, is only days away from finding out if she will be blessedor perhaps cursedwith magic. When a vicious attack by Anglions ancient enemies leaves the kingdom in chaos, Sophia is forced to flee the court.
About the Author
M.J Scott is a RITA® Award nominated author of fantasy and urban fantasy. She is an unrepentant bookworm. Luckily she grew up in a family that fed her a properly varied diet of books and these days is surrounded by people who are understanding of her story addiction.
When not wrestling one of her own stories to the ground, she can generally be found reading someone else's. Her other distractions include yarn, cat butlering, dark chocolate and fabric. To keep up with her news, sign up for her newsletter at www.mjscott.net
She also writes contemporary romance as Melanie Scott. Find out more or sign up for her Melanie newsletter at www.melanie-scott.net
She lives in Melbourne, Australia.
