A Snake Among SwansA Dark Fantasy Where a Conquered Queen Infiltrates the Court That Wronged Her
The #1 internationally bestselling author of Godkiller begins a bold new fantasy trilogy—a dark, atmospheric tale of warring kingdoms, wild magic, female rage, and the choice between love and power in a world ruled by conquest.
“Death is come to take you home, death of blood and thorn and bone…”
Tilde has always heard the whispers of the kithwood, the voices of her ancestors speaking through the mysterious forest of her homeland. But now both the kithwood and her kingdom are in danger, for Tilde is the only surviving heir of a conquered land. To stop the bloodshed, she must marry the aging Swan King, Liran, and bear him a son.
But the king’s court is dangerous. Liran’s older sons will do whatever it takes to remove Tilde. And her presence stirs conflict in the heart of Liran’s daughter, the princess Elise, who has only ever known loyalty to her family.
Yet none of them know that Tilde is a snake in their midst, with allies on her side and dark, forbidden power of her own. She wants her kingdom back, and she will sacrifice everything to claim it.
For the queen to rise, the swans must fall.
Hannah Kaner
Hannah Kaner is an emerging voice in the world of speculative fiction, known for crafting stories that intertwine vivid world-building with complex, relatable characters. Her debut works are rich in depth and emotion, blending the fantastical with the very real struggles of identity, love, and loss.
Growing up with a love of storytelling, Kaner’s passion for writing bloomed from a young age, drawing inspiration from a wide array of genres, including fantasy, mythology, and historical fiction. This diverse set of influences gives her work a unique flavor, mixing the ancient with the modern and the mystical with the grounded.
