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By Slanderous Tongues

Mercedes Lackey;Roberta Gellis (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesSerrated Edge Prequels #3
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.93
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Political ViolenceDeathSupernatural Threats

Positive tags

SurvivalRedemption ArcSelf-DiscoveryHistorical Setting

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / PrincessLost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyCursed Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Hidden HeirCourt IntriguePolitical IntrigueSupernatural ThreatsHistorical FantasyTudor EnglandComing of AgeReluctant HeroEnemies Everywhere

Themes

Power and CorruptionSurvivalPolitical IntrigueIdentityLegitimacy and HeritageSupernatural vs MortalHistorical Reimagining

Synopsis

In the wake of Henry VIII's death, a young Princess Elizabeth is confronted by enemies--both human and supernatural--who will do anything to keep her from the throne of England.

Tags

Historical FantasyUrban FantasyAlternate History