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The novel opens with Felicita, a woman from an unnamed family, finding herself trapped in an arranged marriage to Jannik, a lower-caste man. As she attempts to cope with her new life in Pelimburg, she uncovers the intricate web of power and intrigue woven by the ruling families. She must navigate the political machinations and face her past, haunted by the loss of loved ones, in order to reclaim her status as the scion of a once-great House. Meanwhile, she finds herself drawn to her distant husband, leading her to confront her feelings for him and the complexities of her past.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cat Hellisen
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