Nine months have passed since Brynne Sullyan helped forge an alliance between the realms of Albia and Andaryon. A fragile peace reigns as both sides recover from the events of the previous year. Then mysterious raiders strike Andaryon villages.
Attempts are made on the life of Albia’s High King. As Sullyan scrambles to find those responsible, unseen enemies threaten to pull apart everything she has worked for, including her marriage.
The alliance begins to crumble, and Sullyan finds herself caught between two monarchs: the king she’s sworn allegiance to, and the man she loves as a father. To betray either one would break her heart, but if conflict is inevitable, she must make a choice…
Cas lives in the lovely county of Hampshire, southern UK, where she was born. On leaving school she trained for two years before qualifying as horse-riding instructor. During this time she also learned to carriage-drive. She spent thirteen years in the British Civil Service before moving to Rome, Italy, where she and her husband, Dave, lived for three years. They enjoy returning whenever they can. Cas supports many animal charities and owns two rescue dogs. She has a large collection of cacti and loves gardening. She is also a folk singer/songwriter and is currently writing and recording nine folk-style songs to accompany each of her fantasy books. You can listen to and download all the songs from her website: www.caspeace.com
See the video of her performing live at the King’s Envoy book launch here: http://www.caspeace.com/cas-
I was excited to read this book! I adored the first set of books - ARTESANS OF ALBIA - and wrote a review at that time. I then listened to the first book - King's Envoy on Audiobook and wrote a second Review HERE.
As you can tell, I was fully devoted to this book and series. When I found out there was more in this second set, I was more than eager to read it. I started reading and didn't stop. My husband had to take my Kindle away from me in order to get me to sleep. And then I woke up and kept going on the next book and the next! I honestly adore Cas Peace's ability to spin a tale, tie together so many storylines at a time, get you to care about so many characters, and to bring a story together. She doesn't hold back - you feel all the feels! I loved the continuation of this story and getting to continue with these characters. It absolutely sucks you in. You see everything going on as Cas Peace's descriptions bring each moment to life. You know each character and can tell who is talking, what they are feeling, and why they are doing what they are doing. I was fully committed until the end!
I highly recommend this series! I don't know why I didn't pick it up when I read the first one, but it's so perfect and I am so glad I read it.
Rebecca - many thanks for yet another amazing review, I'm thrilled and humbled that you enjoyed the series so much. I wonder if I could ask you to put your reviews for both box sets on Amazon? Circle has none yet and Artesans only has 6. Yours would be such a help! Many thanks once again,
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