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The Thief's Daughter. Through cunning and bravery, Owen wins the king’s favor by masquerading as a boy truly blessed by the Fountain. Will he follow the king’s path, or will he risk everything for love?. However, their idyllic future is threatened by the king’s machinations. A Wall Street Journal bestseller, *The Queen’s Poisoner* is the captivating second installment in Jeff Wheeler’s million-copy bestselling Kingfountain series. This richly woven fantasy novel combines political intrigue, magic, and heartfelt character development to create an engaging reading experience. Owen Kiskaddon’s journey begins at the court of the formidable King Severn, where he first arrived as a prisoner. Through cunning and bravery, Owen wins the king’s favor by masquerading as a boy truly blessed by the Fountain. Nine years later, the once-fearful boy has grown into a confident young man, mentored in both battle and politics by Duke Horwath. He is also deeply in love with his childhood friend, Elysabeth Mortimer, the granddaughter of the duke. However, their idyllic future is threatened by the king’s machinations. A pretender to Severn’s throne has vowed to seize the crown of Kingfountain, casting a shadow of danger over the realm. King Severn plans to counter this threat by using Elysabeth as bait to trap the imposter. This strategy forces Owen, caught in a perilous game of deception, to choose between his duty and his devotion. As poisoners and spies circle ominously and war looms on the horizon, Owen faces painful sacrifices in his effort to thwart the advancing shadows of death and disaster. In this tense and compelling narrative, Owen’s conflicted heart is put to the test. Will he follow the king’s path, or will he risk everything for love? *The Queen’s Poisoner* masterfully explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of love amidst chaos and treachery. Brand : 47NORTH Product Type : ABISBOOK Title Series : Kingfountain Author : Wheeler, Jeff Genre : Fiction Format : Paperback Language : English Publication Year : 2016