The Born Queen

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In this epic saga of magic, adventure, and love, the narrative reaches a masterly conclusion. With the Briar King dead, the world spirals into chaos. Wounded and weary, Aspar White embarks on a final quest to save the forest and those he cherishes, though hope eludes him. Anne Dare has ascended to the throne of Crotheny, but her reign is precarious. The Church, under the corrupt Marché Hespero, has declared a holy war, providing the king of Hansa with a pretext to unleash his forces against her unprepared army. Yet, Hansa is not her only concern; the Hellrune, a war seer, attacks her through visions, while the last of the elder Skasloi lords, the Kept, weaves his own dark plans. Anne's mentor may turn out to be her greatest foe, and her burgeoning powers threaten to drive her to madness. Surviving these threats and mastering her eldritch abilities is just the beginning. Many, some with powers that rival Anne's, are determined to kill for control. The struggle for the throne will determine the fate of the world, offering the power to either save it or plunge it into apocalypse.