''Truly awe-inspiring fantasy on a massive scale.'' - Bookgasm.com

''A skilfully created world of ritual and tradition provides a stunning backdrop for her exciting adventures.'' - RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)

The King of Ethrea is dying and his only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian, but if her enemies have their way, the kingdom will not be ruled by a Queen.

Ethrea, a small island of strategic importance, is known for its ability to keep the secrets of its business partners. Now civil war threatens as men of ambition eye the empty throne, and the other nations are getting nervous ... and greedy. If Rhian cannot secure the crown, others will descend and conquer her lands.

A toymaker and a mysterious exile from Mijak may be her only hope ...

The second volume of Karen Miller's epic fantasy of power, politics and the rise and fall of empires.

Books by Karen Miller:

Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series

The Innocent Mage

The Awakened Mage

A Blight of Mages

Godspeaker

Empress of Mijak

The Riven Kingdom

The Hammer of God

Fisherman's Children

The Prodigal Mage

The Reluctant Mage

Tarnished Crown

The Falcon Throne

Prince of Glass