Echoes of Betrayal

In the thrilling third installment of Elizabeth Moon's fantasy series, the turbulent affairs of the Eight Kingdoms unfold as King Kieri prepares for his marriage to the half-elf Arian amidst eerie ancestral warnings of treachery. Suspicion shrouds Kieri's grandmother, while in Tsaia, young King Mikeli faces unrest over his controversial decisions involving magic and noble allegiances. As danger escalates with the emergence of rogue dragon offspring, tensions rise among various factions, leading to an unpredictable clash that threatens the realm's fragile balance. This richly woven tale is a captivating blend of political intrigue and fantastical elements.