Treacherous Witch

She tried to kill him. He's taken her prisoner. The fate of the realm rests in her hands. Valerie Crescent once had a promising future. In the land of Maskamere, blessed by the magic of the silvertrees, she was ready to begin her training as a priestess. Then the Drakonian Empire invaded, and Valerie lost everything. Two years later, Maskamere is a vassal of the Empire. Dressmaker by day, rebel by night, Valerie embarks on a mission to restore the silvertrees and free her country. But when an assassination plot goes wrong and Valerie is captured, she is taken prisoner by the very man she tried to kill. • • •  Treacherous Witch is a twisted tale of secrets, lies, manipulation and betrayal. Expect scheming, ambitious characters, hidden magic, court intrigue and slowburn enemies to lovers. Content warnings: Mature themes, violence (including torture and assault), references to slavery. See the first chapter for a more complete list. Book 1 | Treacherous Witch | Complete Book 2 | The Patriarch's Court | Updates on Wednesdays