Books The Shadow Queen by Bertrice Small (Author)

"The Shadow Queen" by Bertrice Small is a historical fantasy novel set in the fictional land of Terah. The story follows Lara, a half-faerie woman, who must govern Terah in place of her young son, Prince Taj, who is too young to rule. Following the death of Magnus Hauk, the Dominus of Terah, Lara obeys his dying wish to take up the leadership role and protect the kingdom.

However, her rule is challenged because some people in Terah believe a woman should never wear the crown. Lara faces old enemies who escaped Magnus's wrath and continue to scheme for power and revenge. Fortunately, she has the support of Prince Kaliq of the Shadows, a seductive and complex ally.