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After the death of the patriarch of the Ballenger empire, his son Jase assumes control of the infamous outlaw family. Their rule is respected by nearby kingdoms, who bow to the dynasty’s strength and autonomy. A young queen’s ascension threatens the status quo, making her the target of the Ballenger family’s wrath and marking the dawn of a new era of conflict and power struggles.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mary Pearson
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