Golden Curse by M. Lynn Summary
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In "Golden Curse," M. Lynn masterfully reimagines Rapunzel with forbidden magic and deadly tournaments. This indie gem captivated readers who devoured Persinette and Alexandre's story in mere hours. What dangerous secrets await when a princess with hidden powers meets her kingdom's enemy?
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A Kingdom Divided by Magic and Blood
In the realm of Gaule, magic isn't just forbidden-it's punishable by death. The royal Durand family has built their power on persecuting those with magical abilities, a cruel irony considering the kingdom's very protection comes from magical wards. When King Alexandre is assassinated, these wards fall, leaving Gaule vulnerable to attack from the powerful sorceress La Dame and her forces. Enter Persinette "Etta" Basile, daughter of the notorious outlaw Viktor Basile. She carries two dangerous secrets: forbidden magic flows through her veins, and an ancient curse binds her family to protect the Durands-the very dynasty that slaughtered her people. This curse, cast generations ago when King Phillip Basile trespassed into La Dame's territory seeking a magical plant to save his queen, created an unbreakable bond between the families. The firstborn Basile must serve as protector to the Durands, feeling each other's pain and sharing their fate-if one dies, so does the other. "There will come a day, Alexandre Durand, when my family will be the death of yours," Viktor had vowed after the king's guards murdered Etta's mother. Now, with vengeance in her heart, Etta enters a deadly tournament to become the protector of Prince Alexandre-not to fulfill the curse, but to be the last Basile forced to serve the Durands.
The Tournament That Changed Everything
When Hearts Defy Duty
A Web of Secrets and Identities
The Politics of Fear and Resistance
Breaking Free from Destiny's Chains
When Trust Shatters and Worlds Collide
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