The first book in a searing new romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of A LANGUAGE OF DRAGONS and THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE.<\/p>\n
If he has the ability to wield magical powers, everyone will rejoice – especially the girl who loves him.<\/i><\/b>
But what happens when they realize she<\/u><\/i> has the gift?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
In a world where dragons stalk the skies and magical abilities are an elite privilege, the ruling family of Ailm’s Keep is on a knife edge: can Ion\u00c3\u00a1in, the heir apparent, channel magic, or will the family be cast out and replaced?<\/p>\n
So when \u00c3\u0089adha, a servant girl who loves Ion\u00c3\u00a1in, discovers that she can draw power, she finds herself in grave danger. It’s extremely rare for a girl to have this talent, and certainly never outside the great families. At Ion\u00c3\u00a1in’ s moment of truth, \u00c3\u0089adha makes a desperate gamble – a trick – to save him, Ailm’s Keep, and herself. But how long can this ruse last?<\/p>\n
Sent to the very heart of the Masters’ control, \u00c3\u0089adha and Ion\u00c3\u00a1in enter a whirlwind of patriarchy, class, jealousy and heartache, as Ion\u00c3\u00a1in must make a suitable match and \u00c3\u0089adha finds herself undeniably attracted to the enigmatic Gry. Here they also learn the true, terrible cost of channelling magic – a price the Masters willingly pay.<\/p>\n
How far would you go to empower the one you love?<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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