Shalador's Lady

by Anne Bishop

Series: Black Jewels (8)

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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. HTML:*Return to New York Times* bestselling author Anne Bishop�s world of the Black Jewels�where a Queen has emerged from the shadows to bring hope to an impoverished people�** For years the Shalador people suffered the cruelties of the corrupt Queens who ruled them, punishing those who dared show defiance, and forcing many more into hiding. And even though the refugees have found sanctuary in Dena Nehele, they have never been able to call it home. Now that Dena Nehele has been cleansed of tainted Blood, the Rose-Jeweled Queen, Lady Cassidy, knows that restoring the land will require all her heart and courage as she summons the untested power within her, a power capable of consuming her if she cannot control it. And even if Lady Cassidy survives her trial by fire, other dangers await. For the Black Widows see visions within their tangled webs that something is coming that will change the land�and Lady Cassidy�forever...… (more)

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This book is the continuation of the previous book in the black jewels series.
I really liked it and it really had a nice creative alternative to the brewing war, and a non violent punishment for a change...

On this second read of the books I totally forgot that this book is the second volume to the previous one. I was worried because I was missing something, until I decided to start this book, read the first sentence, and realised that this books are actually a single book split in 2 volumes. (

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Artemisa | Dec 30, 2024 |

This is the 8th book in the Black Jewels Universe and is a sequel to The Shadow Queen. Lady Cassidy has agreed to serve in Dena Nehele as Queen for a year. She has run into opposition from Theran, and found fierce supporters from the other members of her camp. After Theran brings her enemy into his house, Cassidy and the rest of the court relocate to the Shallador camps. There she finds reluctant hope, as the people dream of a better future.

I enjoyed this novel as both a sequel to The Shadow Queen and as a novel set in the Black Jewels Universe. Anne Bishop continues to deliver hit after hit. I look forward to reading the next set of books set within this universe. Overall, highly recommended. (

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JanaRose1 | Dec 16, 2024 |

Shalador's lady is a direct sequel to The shadow queen, continuing the story of Cassidy and her court (as well as Jaenelle, Saetan and Daemon of course). I once more really liked this book. Again, it's not the most brilliant story in the world (as I've mentioned for Dark Jewels 4-7 as well), but it is one of the more brilliant worlds inhabited by several of the more brilliant characters. (

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zjakkelien | Jan 2, 2024 |

Anne Bishop never fails to write a story that grabs me right way and does not let me go until the very last page. The Black Jewels series is definitely my favorite of all her books. All of the books set in this world have intriguing story lines and characters who fascinate me. Even the characters I loathe are still well written. Any book by Anne Bishop is a must read and this series is no exception. (

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2010-03-02 (Hardcover, Roc Trade)

2010-03-02 (Audio CD, Penguin Audio USA)

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FOR NADINE, MERRI LEE, AND ANNEMARIE AND FOR NEELA

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As tales of the new Queen's heart and courage spread through the Territory of Dena Nehele, the Black Widows felt something tremble through the land.

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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. HTML:Return to New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop�s world of the Black Jewels�where a Queen has emerged from the shadows to bring hope to an impoverished people�

For years the Shalador people suffered the cruelties of the corrupt Queens who ruled them, punishing those who dared show defiance, and forcing many more into hiding. And even though the refugees have found sanctuary in Dena Nehele, they have never been able to call it home.

Now that Dena Nehele has been cleansed of tainted Blood, the Rose-Jeweled Queen, Lady Cassidy, knows that restoring the land will require all her heart and courage as she summons the untested power within her, a power capable of consuming her if she cannot control it.

And even if Lady Cassidy survives her trial by fire, other dangers await. For the Black Widows see visions within their tangled webs that something is coming that will change the land�and Lady Cassidy�forever...

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