The Queen’s Bargain
The Queen’s Bargain by Anne Bishop, published by Penguin on January 26, 2021, is a 480-page fantasy novel that continues the intricate saga of the Black Jewels. This installment delves into the lives of Lord Dillon and Jillian, a young Eyrien witch, as Dillon seeks to restore his tarnished reputation through a handfast. Unbeknownst to him, Jillian’s true connections to the noble society complicate his plans, leading to unexpected confrontations with Lucivar Yaslana, the Warlord Prince of Ebon Rih.
Readers will encounter a blend of dark fantasy and romance as the narrative unfolds. The story explores themes of power and love, highlighting the struggles within relationships, particularly between Daemon Sadi and Surreal SaDiablo, whose marriage faces turmoil. As they navigate their challenges, the characters must confront their pasts and the consequences of their choices, all while the fate of the Realm of Kaeleer hangs in the balance. This edition invites readers back into a richly crafted world filled with complex characters and emotional depth.
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POWER HAS A PRICE. SO DOES LOVE.
Return to the dark, sensual, and powerful world of the Black Jewels in this long-awaited new story in the New York Times bestselling fantasy saga.
After a youthful mistake, Lord Dillon’s reputation is in tatters, leaving him vulnerable to aristo girls looking for a bit of fun. To restore his reputation and honor, he needs a handfast–a one-year contract of marriage. He sets his sights on Jillian, a young Eyrien witch from Ebon Rih, who he believes has only a flimsy connection to the noble society that spurned him. Unfortunately for Dillon, he is unaware of Jillian’s true connections until he finds himself facing Lucivar Yaslana, the volatile Warlord Prince of Ebon Rih.
Meanwhile, Surreal SaDiablo’s marriage is crumbling. Daemon Sadi, the Warlord Prince of Dhemlan, recognizes there is something wrong between him and Surreal, but he doesn’t realize that his attempt to suppress his own nature in order to spare his wife is causing his mind to splinter. To save Daemon, and the Realm of Kaeleer if he breaks, help must be sought from someone who no longer exists in any of the Realms–the only Queen powerful enough to control Daemon Sadi. The Queen known as Witch.
As Jillian rides the winds of first love with Dillon, Daemon and Surreal struggle to survive the wounds of a marriage turned stormy–and Lucivar has to find a way to keep everyone in his family safe…even from each other.
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