A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty

Name: A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405967693
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(Kingdom of Lies, book 2)

By Stacia Stark

Series: Kingdom of Lies

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The second book in the addictive Kingdom of Lies series, filled with magic, political intrigue and a slow burn sizzling romance . . . After fleeing from everything I knew and loved, and hiding in plain sight in a deceitful court, I am now faced with... Read More

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The second book in the addictive Kingdom of Lies series, filled with magic, political intrigue and a slow burn sizzling romance . . .

After fleeing from everything I knew and loved, and hiding in plain sight in a deceitful court, I am now faced with Lorian's truth.

He was no mercenary . . .

He is known as the Bloodthirsty Prince.

His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent. A trail that intertwines with my own past.

But, to save my brother's life, I agreed to another bargain with the fae prince.

There are no lines I won't cross to protect the people I love. I'll bury my shattered heart and cooperate with the fae to prepare for the coming war.

A Kingdom This Cursed and Empty promises a gripping continuation of the series, where sacrifices are made and loyalties are tested.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405967693

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 377g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Stacia Stark is a fantasy romance author who loves writing about found families, self-reliant heroines, and brooding, grumpy heroes. Originally from New Zealand, Stacia spent over a decade traveling and living in various countries around the world as a freelance copywriter, and attributes both her wanderlust and creativity to those adventures. When not traveling or writing, Stacia is usually lost in the pages of a good book. Come say hi on Facebook- https-//www.facebook.com/groups/starksociety Or learn more at Staciastark.com

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