The Queen’s Rising

The Queen’s Rising
Rebecca Ross

A passionate story of intrigue, deception, truth and survival.A dazzling debut and the first part of a thrilling trilogy from an extraordinary new talent. Perfect for fans of SIX OF CROWS and Sarah J. Maas.Born out of wedlock, Brienna is cast off by her noble family and sent to Magnolia House – a boarding house for those looking to study the passions: art, music, dramatics, wit and knowledge. Brienna must discover her passion and train hard to perfect her skill, in the hope that she will one day graduate and be chosen by a wealthy patron, looking to support one of the ‘impassioned’.As Brienna gets closer to the eve of her graduation, she also grows closer to her smart (and handsome) tutor, Cartier. He can sense that she is hiding a secret, but Brienna chooses not to reveal that she is experiencing memories of her ancestors – memories uncovering the mysteries of the past that may have dangerous consequences in the present.A daring plot is brewing – to overthrow the usurper king and restore the rightful monarchy – and Brienna’s memories hold the key to its success. Cartier desperately wants to help Brienna, but she must chose her friends wisely, keep her enemies close and trust no one if she is to save herself and her people.

First published in the US by HarperTeen in 2018

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Published in Great Britain by HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2018

Published in this ebook edition in 2018

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Source ISBN: 9780008245986

Ebook Edition © March 2018 ISBN: 9780008245993

Version: 2018-01-16

For Ruth and Mary, Mistress of Art and Mistress of Knowledge

Contents

Cover (#ub9364eb0-a1dc-5fc8-a144-716b6cbed1db)

Title Page (#u556c7611-326d-54fd-971b-c2169f3a4650)

Copyright (#ud69ea358-0b5a-530c-9f3e-ee3f58f87873)

Dedication (#u80d31b06-214b-5069-9520-1f33732b29a9)

Map of the Realms

Map of Maevana’s Territories

Cast of Characters

Allenach Family Tree

MacQuinn Family Tree

Morgane Family Tree

Kavanagh Family Tree

Prologue

PART ONE–Magnalia

1. Letters and Lessons

2. A Maevan Portrait

3. Cheques and Marques

4. The Three Branches

5. The Stone of Eventide

6. The Fall

7. Eavesdropper

8. The Summer Solstice

9. Song of the North

10. Of Cloaks and Gifts

11. Buried

PART TWO–Jourdain

12. A Patron Father

13. Amadine