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In a kingdom trembling on the edge of ruin, rebellion brews in the shadows and nobles turn traitor for power. When Aylee Hembry refuses the advances of the ruthless Malchus Lorne, she is swept into a conflict that stretches from burning villages to the duke’s own chamber. Her path collides with a mysterious trademan known only as “Jess,” whose honour and secrecy draw her in even as whispers of betrayal surround him. Pursued by enemies and haunted by questions of trust, Aylee must navigate a world where every allegiance could be a mask — and every choice a matter of life and death. Comparable works include The Bear and the Nightingale; The Three Musketeers