Shadow Dancers

Political Conspiracy. Kidnapping. Seduction. Betrayal. Murder.

The Empire is evolving. The thwarted Magistrate disposed, the newly crowned Emperor Alestera sits atop the Opal Throne. Broken alliances are reforged and secret, insidious bargains struck as those favored by the old regime are supplanted by their rival Houses.

Relocated to Eldegard, Ilora is wholly embraced by her extended family, and though inescapable duty delays her and Gavin's nuptials, the extended separation only strengthens...