'Truly awe-inspiring fantasy on a massive scale.' - Bookgasm.com

'A skilfully created world of ritual and tradition provides a stunning backdrop for her exciting adventures.' - RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!)

The King of Ethrea is dying and his only surviving heir is the Princess Rhian, but if her enemies have their way, the kingdom will not be ruled by a Queen.

Ethrea, a small island of strategic importance, is known for its ability to keep the secrets of its business partners. Now civil war threatens as men of ambition eye the empty throne, and the other nations are getting nervous ... and greedy. If Rhian cannot secure the crown, others will descend and conquer her lands.

A toymaker and a mysterious exile from Mijak may be her only hope ...

The second volume of Karen Miller's epic fantasy of power, politics and the rise and fall of empires.

Books by Karen Miller:

Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series
The Innocent Mage
The Awakened Mage
A Blight of Mages

Godspeaker
Empress of Mijak
The Riven Kingdom
The Hammer of God

Fisherman's Children
The Prodigal Mage
The Reluctant Mage

Tarnished Crown
The Falcon Throne
Prince of Glass

* Review coverage in the genre press * Featured on www.orbitbooks.net and in the Orbit ezine

About the Author
Karen Miller was born in Vancouver, Canada, and came to Australia with her family when she was two. Apart from a two year stint in the UK after graduating, she's lived around Sydney ever since. She has held a variety of interesting jobs and fell in love with speculative fiction at primary school.

Reviews
A writer who seems set to rule the genre -- WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY
Miller is clearly a very talented writer: her characterisation is a masterclass in nuance and sensitivity, and she has a visceral way with action ... a compelling portrait of a blighted world in the company of flawed, fascinating people -- SFX



Book Information
ISBN 9781841496788
Author Karen Miller
Format Paperback
Page Count 704
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 376g
Dimensions(mm) 116mm * 89mm * 45mm