Books like Court Duel (Crown & Court #2) by Sherwood Smith
When a mysterious letter summons her to the royal court, teenage Countess Meliara finds herself at the center of a web of intrigue. With the deposed king’s sister vying for her attention and a secret suitor lurking in the shadows, Meliara must navigate the politics of power and the promises of romance while uncovering the true purpose of her summons.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sherwood Smith
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