The Lady of Rolika
Synopsis
A fallen goddess cursed for eternity. An undying sorceress sworn to slay her. Only one can be The Lady of Rolika. Kostroma once held the earth in her grasp. But that time has long passed. Cursed because of the godsโ lies, sheโs spent lifetimes clawing back her power to punish them for betraying her. Now, sheโs known only as โThe Lady,โ and Rolika iโฆ A fallen goddess cursed for eternity. An undying sorceress sworn to slay her. Only one can be The Lady of Rolika. Kostroma once held the earth in her grasp. But that time has long passed. Cursed because of the godsโ lies, sheโs spent lifetimes clawing back her power to punish them for betraying her. Now, sheโs known only as โThe Lady,โ and Rolika is her city. Then the witch arrived. Bringing promises of destruction at the hand of the goddess of winter and death, Minna has met Death too often to count. Each time, her goddess has brought her back, and each time, less of her soul survived the return. It doesnโt matter. Her goddess demands she kill The Lady and take her place. Minna wonโt fail. A story of revenge, sinister magic, and hope amid the darkness, enter The Frostmarked Chroniclesโ world of Slavic mythology with this tale inspired by the legend of Kostroma and Kupalo. Note: This story can be read independently of The Frostmarked Chronicles but includes minor spoilers for The Daughters of the Earth and previous books in the series.
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