The Crimson Throne

Samson Calthorpe’s curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. When the opportunity arises to break the curse, he seizes it: to win his freedom he must risk his life and become a royal spy, using every skill and ounce of resolve he picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.

For years, Alyth Graham has protected Mary Queen of Scots from threats both physical and magical, including the queen’s own husband, Lord Darnley. Alyth is more than she seems; the child of a fae prince and a human mother, she is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland—guardians sworn to defend against the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty fae clan that Lord Darnley is in league with to overtake Scotland.

As Alyth and Samson circle one another in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their countries. They share a unifying link: their hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley…and their undeniable pull toward each other. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all.

Powerless meets Reign in this historical romantasy.

Endorsements

From New York Times bestselling authors.

“A biting historical fantasy series launch that fuses Tudor-era courtcraft with Celtic fae legend... confronting duty, destiny, and betrayal.” —Publishers Weekly

“An atmospheric fantasy brimming with intrigue and heart.” —Kirkus Reviews