The Charcoal Bride

The Charcoal Bride is the first installment of the Hanrisor Chronicles, a trilogy that explores the tumultuous rise to power of King Skall and the enduring curse known as the Hanrisor legacy that haunts him and his lineage. Set in the Malku universe, the novella delves into the complex history of war between fae and humans, focusing on Prince Arvid and his ill-fated marriage to Sellah, the titular charcoal bride. The narrative weaves together themes of broken oaths, familial strife, and the influences of various clans within a richly developed world. Subsequent parts of the trilogy promise to expand on Skall's journey and the intricate heritage resulting from Arvid's fateful choices.