After the death of the powerful Isel Queen, the mines are no longer protected. As nations on the continent of Jatare war over the energy-filled gems, a shadowy threat is emerging.

Excluded from the Isel throne and the council, Aster Rigdon earns a place in the army where he uncovers unsettling truths. It seems his nation is being betrayed by their allies in Lensavine. He is only beginning to realize how sinister their enemy’s plans are. Will he be able to act in time to stop them?

Lensavine’s Prince Markus Whitlock wants to abdicate the throne to his cousin. However, he discovers Lensavine enchanted steel in the hands of their enemy. Before he can investigate, his father is pressing him into a forced marriage to Amabel Rigdon, the Isel princess. The two form an unlikely alliance to salvage the freedom they desire. Will they be able to solve this intrigue, avoid war, and live their own lives?

Newly liberated from her father’s control, Lady Fazune Mennan eagerly explores life beyond their mansion. Her freedom is cut short by a royal summons, thrusting her into a world of courtly espionage and treacherous alliances. As she pushes her enchantments to their limits, she faces a desperate choice that could change everything.

When peace is abandoned and dark loyalties shroud the truth of the enemy in mystery, will these unlikely allies change fate to save their kingdoms, their families, and their future?

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Step back in time from The Witch’s Crystal to meet the characters who tried to overcome greed, insanity, betrayal, and fate. This epic history of the rulers of the kingdoms involved in The Tales of Isel Series is filled with political intrigue alongside magic and war. The story begins in this fantasy world created by Devon Gambrell.