Description: "To marry into the most powerful family in Varin is to step into a trap. Della has spent thirteen years under the scrutiny of Pelismaras political elites, supporting Tagaret in a dangerous pretense as his brother Nekantors closest ally. In secret, however, theyve planned to escape, and to break down the restrictions of Varins caste society. When Nekantor offers to send them to Selimna, the city where their caste experiments can be carried out, how can they not accept the opportunity? But ever since Nekantor seized power as the Eminence Herins Heir, hes wanted to keep power in the family, and that means his eye is on the children - especially their thirteen-year-old brother Adon. In their absence, Nekantor begins to execute his own long-schemed plan, and soon Della realizes theyve unwittingly become a part of it. How far does Nekantors influence spread? How much will he seek to control? And how can she save Adon from falling into his snare?"--Publisher.

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