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Nancy Jane Moore

    Nancy Jane Moore's fiction delves into the intricate landscapes of human connection and ethical quandaries, all viewed through the lens of science fiction. Her work is characterized by a profound exploration of the human psyche, examining how technological advancements and future possibilities shape our core values. Moore skillfully weaves compelling narratives with philosophical inquiry, prompting readers to ponder the nature of reality and morality. Her distinctive voice offers an engaging experience for those who appreciate thoughtful speculative fiction.

    For the Good of the Realm
    • For the Good of the Realm

      • 278 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Anna d'Gart is both skilled with the sword and shrewd (not to mention discreet), a rare combination among the hot-tempered and rowdy Guards serving the King, Queen, and Hierofante, which is why she's always the Queen's first choice for carrying out sensitive assignments. Discovering that someone powerful is using magic to damage the Queen, Anna is plunged into political intrigue and a series of tough decisions. No fan of the uncanny, she's forced to enlist the assistance of a witch--whose magical practices are strictly prohibited in the Realm and condemned by the Church. With the aid of her flirtatious friend and fellow Guardswoman Asamir and their friends Roland de Barthes and Jean-Paul of the King's Guard, Anna repeatedly matches wits with an opponent too powerful to be named. Intent on preventing war, preserving the Realm, and protecting the Queen despite the risks to herself and her fears about the ancient way of magic, Anna deploys all the means at her disposal--espionage, diplomacy, her sword, a powerful witch, and, of course, indomitable bravery.

      For the Good of the Realm2021
      4.0