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On cover: An epic tale of intrigue, revolution and love...
Sequel to: The queen's rising.
Summary: Brienna Colbert is settling into life as the adopted daughter of the house of MacQuinn. But as the new queen's closest confidant she'll have to balance serving her father as well as her country. And then there's Brienna's old tutor, Cartier Éveriste... Cartier, now head of the once ruined house Morgane, is falling for Brienna, fast. With the trial of the old king rapidly approaching. Brienna and Cartier will have to put their love aside to ensure that no one halts the new queen's coronation. But resistance is rumbling among the old king's supporters, who are desperate to find a weakness in the united rebel forces. And what makes on more vulnerable than love?