The Eunuch's Heir

Prince Wolfram of Lochalyn can't possibly live up to the reputation of his father, the Blessed Rhys, so why bother to try? Until a series of self-started catastrophes plunges him into the midst of the growing refugee population. They claim to be fleeing a war, and only Wolfram sees the danger that lurks in their mysterious ways.But his love for an exotic stranger, and his concern for the princess who pursues him collide with a more terrible struggle, in which his kingdom may fall and his very Goddess be brought to Her knees.Discredited by his past and disdained by his own mother, Wolfram must find the truth of his birth, and fight to make amends for all that he's done-or be seduced by the darkness of distant power.This second volume in The Singer's Crown series stands alone, packed with adventure and exotic mystery. Elaine Isaak writes knowledge inspired adventure fiction including The Singer's Legacy fantasy series (HarperCollins/ Eos), The Dark Apostle series about medieval surgery as by E. C. Ambrose (DAW), and the internationally best-selling Bone Guard archaeological thrillers as by E. Chris Ambrose. Her latest releases are The Fascist Frame, epic historical fantasy novel Drakemaster (Guardbridge, April 2022), and YA SF novel, A Wreck of Dragons (WaterDragon Publishing, 2023).Join Elaine's newsletters for free stories! General Rocinante Books news, at http://bit.ly/RocinanteStoriesand Tomb Reader, for thrillers: https://bit.ly/PrivateOpsIn the process of researching her books, Elaine learned how to hunt with a falcon, clear a building of possible assailants, and pull traction on a broken limb. Her short stories have appeared in Fireside, Warrior Women and Fantasy for the Throne, among many others, and she has edited several volumes of New Hampshire Pulp Fiction. A graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop, Elaine has returned there to teach, as well as at conventions and writer's groups across the country. She has judged writing competitions from New Hampshire Literary Idol to the World Fantasy Award.Elaine dropped out of art school to found her own wholesale gift business. Former jobs include professional costumer and part-time adventure guide. In addition to writing, Elaine creates wearable art employing weaving, dyeing and felting into her unique garments. Epic fantasy with romance--kings, princes, magic and love! Plus music, compassion and vengeance...