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Zusatztext "Betrayal! war! and the faith of lovers all come around to a glorious conclusion as Chima weaves together her geopolitical! magical! romantic! and even mythical themes on an epic scale." Informationen zum Autor Cinda Williams Chima is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes fantasy for teens of all ages. In addition to the Runestone Saga, her critically acclaimed work includes the Heir Chronicles and the Seven Realms series. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and she is always working on her next novel. Find out more at cindachima.com. Klappentext A BURNING VENGEANCE Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. The son of the queen of the Fells, Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now Ash is closer than he’s ever been to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. As a healer, can Ash use his powers not to save a life, but to take it? A BLOOD-BASED CURSE Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told the mysterious magemark on the back of her neck would one day make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught. DESTINY’S FIERY HAND Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, Ash and Jenna will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine. Set in the world of the acclaimed Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a thrilling story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. A wizard PRINCE in exile, thirsting for REVENGE. A girl with a curse, striking back against a RUTHLESS king. Together, they will burn the kingdom to its rotten core. Praise for Cinda Williams Chima “Cinda Williams Chima’s worlds bristle with magic, romance, and intrigue. She delivers poignant, sweeping fantasy with a deft hand.”—Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and Bone “Vividly drawn and lusciously executed.”—VOYA on The Exiled Queen “Fans will pore over every detail and beg impatiently for the sequel. Riveting.”— Kirkus Reviews on The Exiled Queen (starred review) “Indispensable.”— Kirkus Reviews on The Gray Wolf Throne (starred review) “Simply brilliant.”—Kirkus Reviews on The Crimson Crown (starred review) Zusammenfassung Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series! a generation later! this is a breathtaking story of dark magic! chilling threats! and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work. Adrian sul’Han! known as Ash! is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible! the cruel king of Arden. With time running out! Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it? Abandoned at birth! Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers! Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted! she knows that she can’t get ca...
