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The Defiant Heir
A Fantasy Novel by Melissa Caruso
Book 2 of the Swords and Fire Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Political Fantasy,
- Espionage Fantasy,
- Diplomatic Fantasy,
- War Fantasy,
- Bound by Magic
This book is for you if you're into...
- High-stakes diplomacy with magic and espionage
- Political maneuvering at a deadly magical conclave
A political scion and her magically bound fire warlock undertake diplomacy and espionage to prevent a war in the second book of a spellbinding fantasy trilogy from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso.
Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, the seventeen Witch Lords must convene at a rare gathering to decide a course of action.
Lady Amalia Cornaro knows this Conclave might be her only chance to smother the growing flames of war, and she is prepared to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction. Amalia and her bound fire warlock, Zaira, must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have, to sway Vaskandar from war.
If they fail, it will all come down to swords and fire.
Swords and Fire The Tethered Mage The Defiant Heir The Unbound Empire.
For more from Melissa Caruso, check out: Rooks and Ruin The Obsidian Tower.
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