- Vol. I -
CHARACTERS
Francesca Hart
‘True nobility is the father of hope, the mother of peace, the brother of honour and the sister of love. What’s more, it is the daughter of love.'
An educated but lowborn beauty, Francesca is working class duchess’ dressmaker when she catches the eye of a cursed king. Her heart is already spoken for but, when fate comes knocking, is she destined to be queen?
Zerbino Griptale
‘The power of love. The love of power. Two sides of the same coin. Both are great motivators. Both will destroy you or keep you alive.’
Aged just 12, this clever orphan-boy makes himself indispensable to the king. But which master is the ambitious Zerbino truly serving as he gains influence, insight and near limitless trust?
Jem Swiftly
‘Every girl should have a pair of strong arms.’
Strong-willed, sassy and with a fierce sense of justice, gender-bending Jem is quick to befriend the queen and even quicker to make an enemy of the king.
Morten Glanoir
'It's pure evil. A spell that prevents me from torturing one of my own prisoners. It's a vicious trick.'
This cursed King is ruthless, ill-tempered, self-obsessed and paranoid. Can love soften him or will it merely harden his resolve?
Raphael Somersby
'He who makes nature bloom is happier than any Prince.'
Handsome, strong and good natured, Raphael is a friend to all. Despite this, he makes a powerful enemy and will pay a dear price for having a loving heart.
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