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The Kingdom is shattered when a fire devours the palace and the lives of Desmia’s twelve sister‑princesses. With the court threatened by ambitious nobles and power hungry court ladies, Desmia must rise above manipulation, protect her people, and unravel the mysteries that lie beneath the ashes. Facing intrigue, danger, and the weight of her heritage, she takes on a perilous quest to restore peace and justice to her realm.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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