A Heart of Blood and Ashes

In a world once ravaged by war, the fragile alliance between the barbarian riders of Parsathe and the southern kingdoms is threatened when the barbarian king and queen are assassinated. Maddek, determined to avenge his parents' deaths, seeks to kill the corrupt king responsible, only to discover that his plans lead him to the king's daughter, Yvenne. Contrary to his expectations, Yvenne is not only a formidable opponent with a sharp intellect but also proposes a marriage that could unite their ambitions for vengeance. Together, they must navigate their mutual thirst for retribution against familial betrayal while facing the looming return of an ancient evil.