The Thief's Daughter

In the second installment of the Kingfountain series by Jeff Wheeler, Owen Kiskaddon has transformed from a fearful prisoner into a confident young man, winning the favor of the formidable King Severn and falling in love with his childhood friend, Elysabeth. However, their hopes for a peaceful future shatter as a pretender to the throne emerges, and Severn plans to use Elysabeth as bait, forcing Owen to navigate a treacherous web of duty and devotion. As danger looms with poisoners and spies, Owen faces difficult choices that could define his destiny and the fate of the kingdom.