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The Caged Throne - A Queen's Gambit - cover
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The Caged Throne - A Queen's Gambit

Melissa Carrillo

Editora: Publishdrive

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In the opulent yet treacherous Persian court of 479 BCE, jasmine-scented air hangs heavy with fear.  Xerxes’s defeat in Greece has left the empire vulnerable, and within the gilded cage of the harem, Roya, a woman of exceptional intellect and beauty, finds herself trapped in a deadly game.  Her husband, the ruthless General Khashyar, hungers for the throne, and her son, Cyrus, stands directly in his path.Roya’s world is a labyrinth of whispered conspiracies and veiled threats. Every smile hides a potential enemy, every gesture a calculated move. To protect Cyrus, Roya must defy the very foundations of Persian society, wielding her sharp mind and unwavering resolve as her only weapons.  She forges a clandestine alliance with Artemisia, the revered naval commander, their secret meetings in the moonlit palace gardens a precarious sanctuary in the encroaching darkness.Khashyar, sensing his wife’s growing influence, tightens his grip, his cruelty escalating with his paranoia.  Confined and under constant surveillance, Roya must act quickly.  She weaves her own intricate web of influence, subtly manipulating the court, turning whispers and carefully chosen words into weapons against her enemies.  Mardonius, a seasoned general weary of Khashyar’s brutality, sees in Roya a force for stability and becomes a vital ally, guiding her through the treacherous maze of court politics.Xerxes’s sudden death ignites a powder keg.  Khashyar seizes control of the royal guard, making his boldest move yet.  But Roya has anticipated this.  Her carefully laid plans begin to unfold, alliances solidify, and the truth of Khashyar’s treachery is brought to light.  The court erupts into chaos, transforming from a stage for elegant dances into a battleground for the empire’s future.In a dramatic showdown, Roya confronts Khashyar, exposing his lies and manipulations. The ensuing struggle culminates in a desperate fight for survival, with Cyrus’s life hanging in the balance.  Will Roya’s gambit pay off, securing her son’s rightful place on the throne? Or will she become another victim of the caged throne’s deadly embrace?
Disponível desde: 24/11/2024.
Comprimento de impressão: 211 páginas.

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