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Synopsis
As war and treachery loom, an ambitious man's mission threatens to topple two dazzling realms and their formidable rulers: Catherine de Medici, the Dark Queen, and Ariane, the Lady of Faire Isle.It is 1588, and as the Spanish Armada prepares to besiege England, Paris balances on the brink of revolution. To maintain her grip on the throne and on the dark magic that has become her obsession, Catherine de Medici turns to Louis Xavier, a ruthless corsair who was schooled in the dark arts and has mastered piracy along the Spanish main. But Louis's basest instincts are held in check by the kindness of Lady Jane Danvers, a British exile whose innate sense of honor is but one facet of her complex and passionate nature.On Faire Isle, Ariane Cheney, unaware of the escalating threat from the Dark Queen, struggles with the task of protecting the daughters of the earth and their vast store of ancient magical wisdom. Weak and desperate for an advantage, the ailing Catherine makes a devil's bargain that will cast a shadow over all.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Is Twilight of a Queen appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This historical fantasy features dark magic, political manipulation, war preparation, and complex moral choices. Romance elements include passionate relationships but are not explicit.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the morally complex characters navigating dangerous political intrigue in Renaissance Europe with magic and romance.