Когда тускнеет жемчуг

author: Анна Шумска

When the son of a provincial marquess aspires to be king, being a mere cadet member of the royal House is not enough. Ivar Istein knows this perfectly well. Real power in the kingdom lies with the Episcopate, yet Ivar has become unreachable to the Episcopate's dark magic. Showing valor by personally leading men on a campaign is not so risky when you possess a powerful war amulet, even if you are a poor strategist. Possessing an object that tests the sincerity of those around you is truly invaluable. These are by no means the only gifts bestowed upon the undeniably handsome Ivar by Lady Morisa Mallard, who has taken up the service of a Kingmaker, a role that does honor to any witch. For Ivar, who intends to marry her, her motivation is obvious: the lord's daughter desires a king for a husband and believes she deserves one. This is the third book in the Digger Chronicles series. * The first three books are narratively linked and are best read in order, though they can be read individually.