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Behind the Queen's Face, a woman. Behind the throne, a war.
In the realm of Ash, women rule absolutely. The Queen's Face is law — a mask worn at all times, concealing the woman beneath from every eye, even that of her Consort. His sole purpose: to ensure she bears a daughter and heir. Failure is not merely disgrace. It is oblivion.When Queen Cecily sets her sights on a Consort, she does not know she has chosen her own sister's lover. Now ambition and jealousy coil through the court like smoke, threatening to choke the very throne they serve.
Princess Bess has always understood her duty. But when a powerful noble house moves to ensnare both sisters with a single man, loyalty fractures — and in a court where etiquette is weaponised and politics are played to the death, only one woman can win.
The Throne of Ash is a Tudor-esque fantasy of inverted power, deadly courtly intrigue, and the impossible choices that set sister against sister — where the throne has never burned brighter.
Reader Reviews
'This historical romantasy pulled me in, and I was on Elizabeth’s side the whole way.’ Advanced Reviewer''This is a wonderful reimagining of life if ruled by women.' Advanced Reviewer
'Porter crafts a court ruled by rigid etiquette and ruthless manoeuvring, where every decision carries weight. The dynamic between Cecily and Bess is particularly intriguing, as sisterly duty clashes with personal desires.' Netgalley Reviewer
‘The Throne of Ash is an exciting Tudor-inspired fantasy filled with intrigue, political maneuvering, and courtly romance. The world-building is rich, and the atmosphere captures the tension of the Tudor era.’ Netgalley Reviewer
'Prepare yourself for intrigue, for fascinating looks into the female society, and for toxic gender roles to be flipped around.' Netgalley Reviewer
'Very well written fantasy novel set in a world ruled by women where men are only used for procreation.' Advanced Reviewer
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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