Description

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Bayern has triumphed in its war with Tira. But though the war is over, simmering anger remains among the Tirans, and new hostilities could erupt at any moment. In a desperate attempt to maintain the peace, King Geric sends an ambassador to the Tiran capitol. Of course, an ambassador needs a military guard. Razo--short, impish, and not at all skilled at combat--longs to be among those selected to go but thinks he has no chance. So he is astounded when Captain Talone taps him to join the group. He is even more astounded when he discovers the secret reason for Talone's decision. All too soon Razo is up to his eyeballs in a simmering mix of danger and intrigue--not to mention an unexpected romance. But as the gruesome deaths mount, everyone is a suspect, even the girl who has stolen Razo's heart.

About the Author

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Shannon Hale is the author of six award-winning young adult novels, including "The Goose Girl" and the bestselling Newbery Honor book "Princess Academy." "Austenland" (soon to be a major motion picture) was her first book for adults, followed by "The Actor and the Housewife" and "Midnight in Austenland." She and her husband co-wrote the acclaimed graphic novels "Rapunzel's Revenge" and "Calamity Jack." They live with their four children near Salt Lake City, Utah.