The Crimson Crown (A Seven Realms Novel)
Cinda Williams Chima
Language: English
Pages: 624
ISBN: 142315214X
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana'Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch. With surrounding kingdoms seeking to prey on the Fells' inner turmoil, Raisa's best hope is to unite her people against a common enemy. But that enemy might be the person with whom she's falling in love.
Through a complicated web of lies and unholy alliances, former streetlord Han Alister has become a member of the Wizard Council of the Fells. Navigating the cut-throat world of blue blood politics has never been more dangerous, and Han seems to inspire hostility among Clan and wizards alike. His only ally is the queen, and despite the perils involved, Han finds it impossible to ignore his feelings for Raisa. Before long, Han finds himself in possession of a secret believed to be lost to history, a discovery powerful enough to unite the people of the Fells. But will the secret die with him before he can use it?
A simple, devastating truth concealed by a thousand-year-old lie at last comes to light in this stunning conclusion to the Seven Realms series.
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killing charm or a blade to the throat, and this threat to Raisa would be handled. But only one threat among many. He had to keep his game going—he had to play for it all if he was ever going to make Raisa safe. He couldn’t very well pretend to sign on to murder Raisa, but he didn’t want Fiona going off and hiring her own bravo to do the job. Better to be on the inside of this little plan. He struggled to control the rage in his voice, make his tone cold and sardonic. “Will you be there to
He raised both hands as if he thought Han might strike him dead on the spot. “What is your name?” Han asked the trembling man. “H—Hammersmith, my lord,” the servant said. “I assure you, had I known that—” “Don’t worry, Hammersmith.” Han patted the man on the shoulder, nearly giving him a seizure. “You’re not in any trouble. Lord Bayar didn’t know my plans had changed, that’s all. I’ll just go on in.” “B—b—but, the door, sir. It’s magicked. Anyone who enters risks—” “I believe I might have
those seem to be the qualifications you are looking for. I hope you have your jewelry locked up.” Finally, Cat began to play in earnest. First, “Hanalea’s Lament,” and then “High Country Air.” Micah sighed. “If we can’t be alone, then can we talk about the Wizard Council?” “What about it?” “What has Alister told you?” “What Alister told me is between the two of us,” Raisa snapped. “Why don’t you say what you have to say, Micah? I’m not going to spar with you.” Micah combed his fingers
morning. I order you all to get some sleep.” Overhead, the Southbridge Temple bells bonged out four a.m. Time to go home. Raisa had hoped that Han or Cat would have returned from across the river, but they hadn’t. She turned toward the door, and then remembered that she’d sent her carriage back to the castle hours ago. “Would you share my carriage, Your Majesty?” Micah asked, materializing right behind her. “I had it sent it down from the stables in the castle close.” “Well …” Raisa cast about
to win one more member to our side in order to avoid Gavan Bayar’s tie-breaking vote.” “Our side?” Han said. “I intend to be High Wizard,” Abelard said. Well, Han thought, I’d prefer Abelard next to Raisa than Micah Bayar. But I’d rather be next to Raisa myself. Is there any way to make that happen? His mind skittered down that side path until Abelard’s voice broke in. “Until we know more, it makes sense to continue to keep Queen Raisa alive and prevent a marriage to Micah. I want you to look
