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'Truly awe-inspiring fantasy on a massive scale.' - Bookgasm.com 'A skilfully created world of ritual and tradition prov… 'Truly awe-inspiring fantasy on a massive scale.' - Bookgasm.com 'A skilfully created world of ritual and tradition provides a stunning backdrop for her exciting adventures.' - RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) The King of Ethrea is dying and his only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian, but if her enemies have their way, the kingdom will not be ruled by a Queen. Ethrea, a small island of strategic importance, is known for its ability to keep the secrets of its business partners. Now civil war threatens as men of ambition eye the empty throne, and the other nations are getting nervous ... and greedy. If Rhian cannot secure the crown, others will descend and conquer her lands. A toymaker and a mysterious exile from Mijak may be her only hope ... The second volume of Karen Miller's epic fantasy of power, politics and the rise and fall of empires. Books by Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent Mage The Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of Mijak The Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman's Children The Prodigal Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne Prince of Glass read more

International bestselling author Karen Miller's second book in her most ambitious and exciting fantasy series to date-ep… International bestselling author Karen Miller's second book in her most ambitious and exciting fantasy series to date-epic fantasy at its boldest, bloodiest best. Trouble is brewing in the kingdoms of The Tarnished Crown. A fearsome army sweeps into the duchy of Clemen, subduing all opposition. Meanwhile Liam, the boy who vowed to reclaim his father's stolen throne, is in an unlikely allegiance with his bitterest enemy - his cousin Roric. Angry and confused, he must plan his next move. In the Principality of Cassinia, the duke's daughter Catrain will do what she can to support Roric as he seeks to save embattled Clemen. But kept prisoner by her unwanted council, and being guided by the dark witch Izusa, Catrain is unsure who to trust, how long she must wait to claim her royal birthright ... and how best she can help mad prince Gael, who schemes to snatch the crown his regents would deny him. As Cassinia's duchies balance on the edge of a blade, even one false step is sure to draw blood ... Discover the thrilling new epic fantasy novel set in the world of the Tarnished Crown. The Tarnished CrownThe Falcon ThroneThe Prince of Glass. read more

'A writer who seems set to rule the genre' - Waterstones Books Quarterly 'A Blight of Mages is an intoxicating and heart… 'A writer who seems set to rule the genre' - Waterstones Books Quarterly 'A Blight of Mages is an intoxicating and heart-wrenching story depicting two young people torn by desire and ability' - British Fantasy Society Hundreds of years before the great Mage War, a land lies, unknowing, on the edge of catastrophe . . . Barl is young, impulsive and wants to explore her raw magical potential. But Dorana's rigid class system means that only those with the right pedigree are trained. Desperate to learn, Barl lets her eagerness lead her to rebellion and disgrace. She faces the possibility of never using her powers again - until she meets Morgan Danfey, who sits on the Mage Council itself. Together, they realise they can create an extraordinary new magic. But the lure of this great power reveals a darkness in Morgan which will bring their land to its knees. From the bestselling Karen Miller comes a compelling fantasy novel set in the world before The Innocent Mage - the age before the great Mage War . . . Books by Karen Miller: Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series The Innocent Mage The Awakened Mage A Blight of Mages Godspeaker Empress of Mijak The Riven Kingdom The Hammer of God Fisherman's Children The Prodigal Mage The Reluctant Mage Tarnished Crown The Falcon Throne Prince of Glass read more