There are precious few on the continent of Kartesia who know the truth about its past, and even then, the truth is a fickle thing on the tongues of men.
As powerful kings clash and an ancient power stirs, Arcadia Tremain is driven by vengeance to reclaim her family's throne in the Kingdom of the West. Forced to hide her identity and to work from the shadows, her resistance to those in power continues to bring her closer to her birthright. Yet of all the battles she is ready to fight, and the sacrifices she is willing to make on her journey to greatness, it is the war for her heart for which the Lioness of the West is least prepared.
The Archduke Merek de Winter hails from the Kingdom of the North, one of the most desolate and godforsaken places on the continent. Hardened and battle-worn, he seeks redemption for his past by quashing the resistance in the West. Unwittingly sucked into a web of lies, half-truths, and secret cults, he must unmask the forces at work that seek to undermine his rule. As the Bear of the North awakens, he will need to keep his wits about him while he faces a foe that even his great physical strength and martial prowess cannot easily overcome.
It is said that a true Lioness is only born once a century, but, when she comes, will she bring salvation, or annihilation?
As winter takes hold of the Kingdom of the West, a long-forgotten prophecy comes to fruition, thrusting Arcadia and Merek into a world of politics, fanatical belief, and lust. They will be forced to forge their own truths, and to shape their own destinies, as they choose between duty and desire. Unraveling the lost history of Kartesia, and confronting the dark powers lurking within, is a path fraught with danger, one that reveals a truth that threatens to rip apart the world as they know it.
When one person's salvation is another's annihilation, who should be the one to choose?
Author's Note:
The Lioness in Winter is a thrilling fantasy, romance novel set on the fictional content of Kartesia, which can be a brutal, dangerous place. The characters find themselves in situations, and discuss subjects of violence, death, suicide, dubious consent, sexual violence (only mentioned) and torture. Graphic language is used and diverse, sexually explicit situations are described on the page. Therefore, this book is intended for mature and inclusive readers. Should a reader be sensitive to any of the topics or situations mentioned above, please take note before stepping foot on the continent.
