Phèdre nó Delaunay has a turbulent path before her, one that will touch the lives of queens, princes and nobility. It will change the course
of her land, but this all lies ahead . . .
After a childhood of indentured servitude, Phèdre’s bond is purchased by Anafiel Delaunay, a nobleman with a very particular mission.
He’s also the first to recognize who and what she is: one touched by the god Kushiel’s dart, chosen to forever experience pain and
pleasure as one.
As talented a spy as she is a courtesan, Phèdre stumbles upon a plot that threatens the very foundations of her homeland. Her journey
will take her to the edge of despair and beyond, as false friends, loving enemies and beloved assassins can all wear the same glittering
mask. Navigating a world of deadly courtiers, heroic traitors and a truly Machiavellian villainess, Phèdre will get but one chance to save all
that she holds dear.

Jacqueline Carey was born in 1964. After receiving BA degrees in psychology and English literature, she embarked on a writing career and published various short stories. She is the author of the Kushiel’s Legacy series.