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Josetta, a princess who chooses to serve the poorest neighborhoods of her realm, encounters Rafe Adova, a down‑market gambler who possesses no elemental blessing. Their unlikely friendship deepens into a romance as Rafe’s past and the truth of his lack of power reveal a dangerous secret. When foreign mercenaries attack, the stakes rise, endangering not only their love but the stability of the Five Families and the magical world they inhabit.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Sharon Shinn
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