One was raised to rule. One was trained to die. Welcome to the Chronicles of
Castellane. In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, a young orphan named Kel is
stolen from his old life to enter a new one of luxury and peril. He?s to become
Prince Conor Aurelian?s body-double, shielding the Prince from all dangers. As
his ?Sword Catcher,? he and Conor become close as brothers ? yet Kel lives for
one purpose: to die for Conor. Lin Caster is an Ashkar physician, part of a
community ostracised for its rare magical abilities. But events pull her and Kel
together and into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King who rules
Castellane?s criminal underworld. Together, they?ll discover an extraordinary
conspiracy. But can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? And will their
discoveries plunge their nation into war and the world into chaos? Lose yourself
in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding epic from
an internationally bestselling sensation.