Magic of the Lost

C. L. Clark

In a crumbling desert empire, two women find their destinies intertwined amidst rebellion and espionage. Touraine, a soldier forged in the crucible of war and loyal only to her fellow conscripts, is sent to quell a rebellion in her homeland, forcing her to confront the powerful ties of blood. Meanwhile, Luca seeks a desperate turncoat to negotiate peace and secure her uncle's throne, navigating a treacherous path between treason and duty. As assassinations and massacres unfold, they will grapple with the true cost of a nation, discovering that some loyalties and freedoms are beyond price.