The Captive Kingdom
The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen, published by Scholastic Press in 2020, is the fourth installment in the Ascendance Series. This edition, written in English and spanning 384 pages, continues the story of Jaron, who now reigns as the Ascendant King of Carthya. However, his hard-won peace is shattered when he is taken hostage during a routine sea voyage, leading to a confrontation with mysterious captors who possess items linked to his past.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative filled with action and adventure as Jaron grapples with the implications of his captivity. The story explores themes of friendship and social dynamics while unraveling secrets that challenge Jaron’s understanding of his family’s history. As he faces the enigmatic leader Jane Strick and contemplates the possibility of his brother Darius’s survival, Jaron is drawn back into a struggle for his throne and the future of his kingdom. This installment promises to deliver the high-stakes excitement and unexpected twists characteristic of Nielsen’s writing.
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Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this highly anticipated fourth book of the Ascendance Series!
In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him — but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.On a routine sea voyage, Jaron’s ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items — including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron’s older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne — and a battle to save his kingdom.Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsen’s signature breathtaking twists.
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