Bestselling author Jennifer Estep returns to her Crown of Shards world
with an all-new trilogy and a bold new heroine who protects her kingdom
from magic, murder, and mayhem by moonlighting as a spy.
Gemma Ripley has a reputation for being a pampered princess who is more
interested in pretty gowns, sparkling jewelry, and other frivolous
things than learning how to rule the kingdom of Andvari. But her
carefully crafted persona is just an act to hide the fact that Gemma is
a powerful mind magier--and a spy.
Gemma is undercover, trying to figure out who is stealing large amounts
of tearstone from one of the Ripley royal mines when she encounters
Prince Leonidas Morricone of Morta--her mortal enemy. Gemma tries to
steer clear of the handsome prince, but when she finds herself behind
enemy lines, she reluctantly joins forces with Leo. Also coming to
Gemma's aid is Grimley, her beloved gargoyle.
Despite the fact that Andvari and Morta are old, bitter enemies, a
dangerous attraction sparks between Gemma and Leo. Further complicating
matters is Leo's murderous family, especially Queen Maeven Morricone,
the mastermind behind the infamous Seven Spire massacre.
The closer Gemma gets to the stolen tearstone, the more deadly plots she
uncovers. Everyone is trying to capture the crown, but only one queen
can sit on the throne ...
