Synopses & Reviews
The national bestselling author of Troubled Waters and Royal Airs returns to her Elemental Blessings series with the story of a young princess who will need more than blessings to survive in a kingdom where everyone will do whatever it takes to claim the throne
As one of the four princesses of Welce, Corene always thought she might one day become queen. Only circumstances changed, leaving fiery Corene with nothing to show for a life spent playing the game of court intrigueuntil a chance arises to become the ruler of a nearby country.
After stowing away on a ship bound for Malinqua with her loyal bodyguard, Foley, Corene must try to win the throne by making a play to marry one of the empresss three nephews. But Corene is not the only foreign princess in search of a crown.
Unaccustomed to being anyones friend, Corene is surprised to find companionship among her fellow competitors. But behind Malinquas beautiful facade lie many secrets.
The visiting princesses are more hostages than guests. And as the deadly nature of the court is revealed, Corene must rely on both her new allies and Foleys unwavering protectionfor the game she has entered is far more perilous than she ever imagined
Review
Praise for Sharon Shinn and Royal Airs: "Shinn is a master of world-building, plotting, and characterization.”—Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author
“Well, when I pick up one of Ms. Shinns [novels] I cant read just one, because I cant stand to leave the magical world she creates or the multi-faceted characters.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers
“Readers will be delighted with this return to Shinns elemental universe...The line of succession for the kingdom of Welce continues to be extraordinarily complicated, which makes for varied, shifting alliances. When it comes to vividly layered characters and detailed world building, Shinn is a master at her craft.”—RT Book Reviews
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Praise for Sharon Shinn:
“Shinn has created a world that is completely believable and magical at the same time.”—Fantasy Literature
“[Shinn] is one of the best fantasists.”—Alternative Worlds
“Shinn is a master.”—Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of Not Quite a Wife
“[Shinn] carries readers away into a vivid new fantasy world.”—Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The author of the Twelve Hours series welcomes readers to a new fantasy world, where the elements rule. Zoe Ardelay receives astonishing and unwelcome news: she has been chosen to become the king's fifth wife. Forced to go to the royal city, she manages to slip away and hide on the shores of the mighty river.
It's there that Zoe realizes she is a coru prime ruled by the elemental sign of water. She must return to the palace, not as an unwilling bride for the king, but a woman with power in her own right. But as Zoe unlocks more of the mysteries of her bloodand the secrets of the royal familyshe must decide how to use her great power to rise above the deceptions and intrigue of the royal court.
Synopsis
Zoe Ardelay receives astonishing and unwelcome news: she has been chosen to become the king's fifth wife. But Zoe is a coru prime ruled by the elemental sign of water, and she must decide how to use her power to rise above the intrigue of the court.
Synopsis
National bestselling author Sharon Shinn introduces a rich new fantasy world, one in which people believe that five essential elements rule all things and guide their lives.
Synopsis
Master storyteller Sharon Shinn created the thrilling and enchanting world of Welce in her acclaimed novel Troubled Waters. Return with her to that elemental universe in this tale of secrecy, romance, and a battle for power
Josetta is a princess of one of the Five Families. But she is far from the throne, so she is free to spend her days working in the poorest sections of the city.
Rafe Adova lives the life of a career gambler in those slums. He has no real ambitionuntil the night he helps a girl named Corene, who looks like shes stumbled into the wrong bar.
Josetta is fascinated by the man who has helped her sister. Rafe is unlike anyone shes encounteredsomeone seemingly devoid of elemental blessings.
Rafe is also drawn to Josetta, but when he is assaulted by foreign mercenaries and they discover the reason behind the attack, Rafe and Josetta realize that the truth could endanger not only their newfound love, but also their very lives
Synopsis
National bestselling author Sharon Shinn introduces a rich new fantasy world, one in which people believe that five essential elements rule all things and guide their lives.
Synopsis
The author of the Twelve Hours series welcomes readers to a new fantasy world, where the elements rule. Zoe Ardelay receives astonishing and unwelcome news: she has been chosen to become the king's fifth wife. Forced to go to the royal city, she manages to slip away and hide on the shores of the mighty river.
It's there that Zoe realizes she is a coru prime ruled by the elemental sign of water. She must return to the palace, not as an unwilling bride for the king, but a woman with power in her own right. But as Zoe unlocks more of the mysteries of her bloodand the secrets of the royal familyshe must decide how to use her great power to rise above the deceptions and intrigue of the royal court.
About the Author
Sharon Shinn is a journalist who works for a trade magazine and is the author of the Elemental Blessings novels, including Royal Airs and Troubled Waters, as well as the Shifting Circle novels, including The Turning Season, Still Life with Shape-shifter, and The Shape of Desire. Her first novel, The Shape-Changers Wife, was a nominee for Locuss Best First Fantasy Novel of 1995. She has won the William L. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer, and was twice nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. She has also received an RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award and won the 2010 RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has lived in the Midwest most of her life.