The Reluctant Empress
The Reluctant Empress by Teresa Howard is a compelling narrative published by Lulu.com on February 9, 2020. This 230-page book is written in English and follows the story of Ninallia, a young woman who makes a desperate decision to sell her body to support her family. As she agrees to become a surrogate for an infertile couple, her life takes a dramatic turn when the Emperor and Empress are assassinated, revealing that the child she carries is the heir to the throne.
Readers will find a gripping tale of survival and intrigue as Ninallia, now in grave danger, disguises herself as a boy to escape those hunting her. With the help of a League Soldier and a Sister of the Order, she must navigate a treacherous landscape to protect her unborn child until his lineage can be confirmed. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice and loyalty against a backdrop of political turmoil, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in stories of resilience and the quest for safety amidst chaos.
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Ninallia is young, young and desperate. She decides to sell the only thing she owns to save her family: her body. Believing family stories that she descends from royal blood, she agrees to become a surrogate for an infertile couple. The lucrative agreement will provide for her family for several years. Ninallia’s world is turned upside down when the Emperor and Empress are assassinated, and she discovers that the child she is carrying is the heir. Her life and that of her unborn child are in grave danger. Disguised as a boy, Ninallia flees. If she is to survive the power hungry lord hunting for her, she has to seek help. She finds two allies, a League Soldier and a Sister of the Order. Together they must keep Ninallia alive until her son is born and his blood tested to prove that he is the Imperial Heir. With everyone searching for them, can they live long enough?
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