Three Dark Crowns

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series introduces readers to the Oracle Queen in this riveting prequel e-novella. Triplet queens born on the island of Fennbirn can be many things: Elementals. Poisoners. Naturalists. If an oracle queen is born, however, one with the gift of sight, she's immediately drowned, extinguishing her chance at ever taking the throne. But that's not how it always was. This cautionary practice started long ago, with Queen Elsabet-the legendary, and last, oracle queen-whose reign was tinged with blood and horror. Paranoid, ruthless, and utterly mad, Elsabet's mistrust led to the senseless slaying of three entire houses of innocent people. At least, that's the unchallenged tale carried down from generation to generation. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who, though born with the gift of sight, could not foresee her swift and sudden fall from power . . . until it was too late. Fans of the Three Dark Crowns series will be enthralled with Queen Elsabet's genesis, riveted by her madness, and compelled by her tragic-and bloody-reign. Don't miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series, coming in September!

In this must-read prequel to Kendare Blake's New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns, the queens' origin story is revealed. It's a pre-crown lowdown of Fennbirn's ruling class. Mirabella, Arsinoe, and Katharine weren't always scheming to murder each other. They weren't always surrounded by rival foster families, each swearing to have their best interests at heart. And they weren't always afraid of being unexpectedly attacked-by one of their own sisters, no less-in a way that could cost them their last breath. They used to be together. Just three sisters. Alone in a glen. This is the story of the three queens-after they were born, before they were separated, during the time when they all lived together, loved each other, and protected each other. It's also the story of the day they were torn apart, and the several years that follow. From birth to eleven years old, this is a rare glimpse of the queens' lives...before they were at stake. Don't miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series, coming in September!