Synopsis:

In a country protected from invasion by a vicious, magical sea, a customs agent's longing for illegal magic may destroy her career, her friendships, her family, and her entire nation. Lucy Trenton, a distant member of the royal Rampling family, becomes embroiled in blackmail and treason. Her only hope for escape lies in the rogue ship captain, Marten Thorpe. But Marten has dangerous secrets of his own . . .

Book Excerpt:

"There were some days that deserved to be be drowned at birth and everyone sent back to bed with a hot brandy, a box of chocolates and a warm, energetic companion. Today was without question one of those days."

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Topics/Categories:

choices, Coming of Age, duty, Fantasy, War

Type of Work:

Novel

Publishers:

ROC Books

Purchase From:

Mysterious Galaxy Books
Amazon Books

Original Publish Date:

2007-11-01

ISBNs:

9780451461797

Formats:

paper back