She was ordered to marry a prince. She became a queen haunted by silence, scarred by duty—and forced to choose rebellion over death.

Petronella of Falconridge was never meant to rule. Her sister was the chosen one—bold, beloved, and destined for greatness. But when tragedy strikes, quiet, bookish Petronella is thrust into a deadly court where her worth is measured by her womb, and her silence mistaken for submission.

Ten years into a loveless marriage, Petronella bears the weight of a kingdom ruled by fear and teetering on the edge of war.

But beneath her calm façade lies a stifled storm of forbidden magic—and a queen's hunger for justice.

When a diplomatic incident threatens to ignite invasion, alliances shift, loyalties fracture—and Petronella must decide whether to remain a pawn in her husband's game…or risk her life and soul to become the salvation her kingdom never expected.

For fans of Guy Gavriel Kay, Katherine Arden, and Juliet Marillier, Queen of Swords is a lush, emotionally resonant tale of power, sacrifice, and the true cost of silence.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Everything I love in fantasy fiction."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The best book I've edited all year." — Gary Smailes, Editor, BubbleCow
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I finished the series and feel like I lost my friends."

Perfect for readers who love:

Political intrigue with genuine consequences
Complex heroines who earn their power through suffering
Beautiful, atmospheric world-building
Authors like Robin Hobb, Katherine Arden, Ursula K. Le Guin

Begin the complete Tales from the Tarot with Queen of Swords—Book One of Saga of the Swords. Prepare to lose yourself in a story readers call "impossible to put down."

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