{"product_id":"shadow-dancers-alix-brek-9798994170519","title":"Shadow Dancers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolitical Conspiracy. Kidnapping. Seduction. Betrayal. Murder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Empire is evolving. The thwarted Magistrate disposed, the newly crowned Emperor Alestera sits atop the Opal Throne. Broken alliances are reforged and secret, insidious bargains struck as those favored by the old regime are supplanted by their rival Houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelocated to Eldegard, Ilora is wholly embraced by her extended family, and though inescapable duty delays her and Gavin's nuptials, the extended separation only strengthens their devotion. Tam is also similarly tested; drawing strength from his adopted sister's example as he wrestles his desires against his future responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial Coronation reunites the lovers, albeit briefly. Abducted and delivered to Duc Eduard in K'Tyal, Ilora agrees to play his pretend prisoner until the enemy stalking her and his innocent family is neutralized. Except this Eduard isn't the man Ilora remembers, and as the captive months bleed to years, a unique and unexpected relationship forms between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a guilt tormented Gavin is determined to rescue Ilora at any cost, and his relentless, winding quest propels him into familiar, murderous depths that irrevocably alter him. He never anticipated Ilora might sacrifice her freedom and willingly align with Eduard, and the repercussions of their tragically violent reunion shake not only the Empire, but the Great Whel itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShadow Dancers\u003c\/em\u003e is a throbbing sequel of desperate longing and festering treason, where a self-sacrifice - born of betrayal and fortified in blood - is defended at devastating cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alix Brek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994170519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC Imaginings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 644\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.60d","brand":"Alix Brek","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665665462527,"sku":"9798994170519","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shadow-dancers-alix-brek-9798994170519","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}