Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The kingdom of Somerlie has been in the grip of the evil overlord Tashtalon for over 500 years. No one has ever seen Tashtalon, but he puts the kingdom to sleep every night, and during the night, people disappear, never to be seen again. Gill has spent her life thinking these things could not possibly be changed, until strange events point her to the only thing that can defeat Tashtalon...a magical weapon called the Sword of Queens. To prevent its use, Tashtalon made a law saying that any woman wielding a sword will be put to death...and he enforces that law savagely. Can Gill summon the courage to find the sword and use it before Tashtalon kills her?
Synopsis
A cruel tyrant. A hidden magical sword. Can Gill stop the ruthless despot and free her country?
In a land gripped by the iron fist of the evil overlord Tashtalon, Gill discovers the only thing that can defeat him: the Sword of Queens. But it comes with a price--any woman wielding a sword in Tashtalon's realm will be put to death. With the fate of the kingdom in her hands, Gill must summon all her courage and find the lost sword before Tashtalon can kill her.
Can Gill get hold of the sword and use it before she is executed?
Sword of Queens is an exciting epic fantasy. If you like resourceful heroes, secret plans, and harrowing escapes, then you'll love Joan Marie Verba's thrilling tale.
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