Synopsis:
Becoming queen is not the end of a fairytale; it is the beginning of a nightmare. When the queen is exiled, every beautiful young woman in Florencia is forced to become kingsmaids – royal concubines – but one lucky girl from those gathered will be chosen as queen. Or maybe not so lucky.
Roxana Willows, a wingless fairy with the rare ability to read minds, has seen King Frederick’s cruelty in the stories her uncle tells, and fears that the only thing worse than being a kingsmaid is being the king’s wife. While her heart already belongs to another, she feels obligated to obey her uncle when he tells her to hide her heritage as a fairy in hopes of being chosen as queen. But becoming queen is the last thing Roxana wants, and it will cost her everything…
A Crown of Chains is a fantasy retelling of the Biblical story of Queen Esther, with fresh twists based on the original context that is sure to thrill in this timeless tale of miracles in the midst of forgotten faith.
What To Expect:
A Crown of Chains is a dark fantasy retelling of the story of Esther. You can expect a story of forced marriage, sweet romance, and hope in darkness.
Content Warnings:
Language: None
Sexual Content: Moderate – Young girls are forced into an arranged marriage to become part of the king’s harem. Sexual abuse is implied and the effects on the girls are discussed among characters.
Violence: Mild – Some battle scenes, rape is implied but not explicitly described
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: Mild – Faeries without wings are discriminated against
Religious Themes: Religion is described throughout the story in a fictional world with a strong allegory to the Christian God and trusting his plan.
Other Topics: Death of loved ones, infidelity
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