From the author of the USA Today bestselling GLASS AND STEELE series comes this captivating new fantasy.The king’s magnificent palace was built in a matter of weeks. No one saw the builders, no villagers are allowed beyond the gilded gate, and only one servant has ever left. The haunted look in her eyes as she was recaptured by the palace guards is something Josie, daughter of the village doctor, … the village doctor, has never forgotten.
For Josie, the palace is a mystery that grows more intriguing after she meets the captain of the guards, a man known only as Hammer, as mysterious and captivating as the palace itself. Whispers of magic fuel Josie’s desire to uncover the truth, but an ordinary girl like her can only dream of ever being invited inside.
When the king decides to take a wife from among the eligible daughters of the noble families, the palace gates are finally thrown open and the kingdom’s elite pour in. In a court where old rivalries and new jealousies collide, the king’s favorite is poisoned and the doctor is summoned. As her father’s assistant, Josie finally sees inside the lavish walls, but she soon learns the palace won’t surrender its secrets easily, for not a single resident, from the lowest servant to the king himself, has a memory from before the palace existed.
In the search for the truth, Josie is drawn deeper into danger, and the answers she seeks might shake the very foundations of the kingdom.
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Pretty good, and the storyline and characters were good also. It is a fantasy and I llike them so I was quite happy to read it and now to recommend it
I kept turning the pages…wondering why they had lost their memories.
Great suspense story! Had me on the edge of my seat! Not happy with the ending, thou. I’m don’t care for drop off endings. Thank you. Keep writing!
Wonderful, can’t wait to read the next story
I listened to this book and it was amazing! I throughly enjoyed the entire book, from the first spoken word to the last.
The only thing I was disappointed with was that the next book was only available for preorder.
Interesting premise and characters. Need a sequel to get some closure. Hopefully soon.
Exciting story with fascinating characters and conflict!
Want the book so I can finish reading the story. I recommend this book to everyone.
Nice and easy reading..
I thought it was an interesting twist on creating a fantasy world. Unfortunately, it’s part 1 of a series and I may not be around to read the next one.
This was a good book- not great. The characters are all well done but there is an overarching plot that will stretch through all the books in the series and the sub-plots in this and the next book are not as major. However, the writing is good and I did want to read the next book in the series and have pre-ordered the 3rd book.
I have read other books by the author so I knew it was going to be a fantasy. There is a mystery poisoning and a castle that seems to appear over night without the help of local builders. A king and a full castle of staff that no one locally knows. All the castle residents have a shared mystery. Is it magic? Sorry but there are three books in the series. I enjoyed the book and the second one. The third will come out in June. Then the question will be answered!
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The book is entertaining. It leaves you wanting the next book in the series. I would have thought there would have been more emotion for the deaths or at least more mention of feelings of grief .