Five stories of men and the secrets and lies that shape their lives... _Deceived_ --The hatred between Prince Benedict and his secretary Rae is well-known, and the source of much gossip at court. Each one too stubborn to walk away, determined to make the other one the first to break, they spend the
The King's Harem and Other Tales of Tavamara: ssc
β Scribed by Megan Derr
- Publisher
- Less Than Three Press
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 115 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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β¦ Synopsis
The King's Harem
The country of Tavamara is renowned for its famous Market, its decadent wines, the harsh climate in which it manages to flourish--and the infamous concubines kept by the members of the royal family. King Shahjahan's harem is especially well known, for the men who comprise his harem come from all walks of life--a jaded court musician, a shameless pirate, a quiet monk, a prisoner of war, and a young horse trainer, all brought together by the devotion and love they share for their King.
This volume also contains three additional stories:
Knight to Rook
Displaced by war, Rook makes a home in the Great Desert where his cousin Cordelia has become Princess. Once a strategist of unmatched ability, famous in the armies of his homeland, he spends his days in the Desert adrift and alone. With no way to use his skills, and held in contempt for his inability to use a sword, Rook can only watch and wait for a chance to prove he belongs amongst...
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