Song of Blood & Stone: Earthsinger Chronicles, Book One (Earthsinger Chronicles, 1)

A Time Magazine Best Fantasy Book of 2018 L. Penelope's Song of Blood & Stone is a treacherous, thrilling, epic fantasy about an outcast drawn into a war between two powerful rulers. The kingdoms of Elsira and Lagrimar have been separated for centuries by the Mantle, a magical veil that has enforced a tremulous peace between the two lands. But now, the Mantle is cracking and the True Father, ruler of Lagrimar and the most powerful Earthsinger in the world, finally sees a way into Elsira to seize power. All Jasminda ever wanted was to live quietly on her farm, away from the prying eyes of those in the nearby town. Branded an outcast by the color of her skin and her gift of Earthsong, shes been shunned all her life and has learned to steer clear from the townsfolkuntil a group of Lagrimari soldiers wander into her valley with an Elsiran spy, believing they are still in Lagrimar. Through Jack, the spy, Jasminda learns that the Mantle is weakening, allowing people to slip through without notice. And even more troubling: Lagrimar is mobilizing, and if no one finds a way to restore the Mantle, it might be too late for Elsira. Their only hope lies in uncovering the secrets of the Queen Who Sleeps and Jasmindas Earthsong is the key to unravel them. Thrust into a hostile society and a world she doesnt know, Jasminda and Jack race to unveil an ancient mystery that might offer salvation. Per Author: Special Earthsinger Edition is nearly 40K words longer than the original, hardcover edition and expands the storyline of an existing character but also brings you brand new characters and action. Jack and Jasminda's story is the same, but I hope you'll love Ella and Benn just as much! A Time Magazine Best Fantasy Book Of 2018 Wonderful Characters, Unique Setting, And An Engaging Romance Set Against The Backdrop Of Ancient Magic. I Can't Wait To See What L. Penelope Will Do Next.--ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author L. Penelope's Song Of Blood & Stone Is A Treacherous, Thrilling, Epic Fantasy About An Outcast Drawn Into A War Between Two Powerful Rulers. Orphaned And Alone, Jasminda Lives In A Land Where Cold Whispers Of Invasion And War Linger On The Wind. Jasminda Herself Is An Outcast In Her Homeland Of Elsira, Where Her Gift Of Earthsong Is Feared. When Ruthless Soldiers Seek Refuge In Her Isolated Cabin, They Bring With Them A Captive--an Injured Spy Who Threatens To Steal Her Heart. Jack's Mission Behind Enemy Lines To Prove That The Mantle Between Elsira And Lagrimar Is About To Fall Nearly Cost Him His Life, But He Is Saved By The Healing Song Of A Mysterious Young Woman. Now He Must Do Whatever It Takes To Save Elsira And Its People From The True Father And He Needs Jasminda's Earthsong To Do It. They Escape Their Vicious Captors And Together Embark On A Perilous Journey To Save The Land And To Uncover The Secrets Of The Queen Who Sleeps. Thrust Into A Hostile Society, Jasminda And Jack Must Rely On One Another Even As Secrets Jeopardize Their Bond. As An Ancient Evil Gains Power, Jasminda Races To Unlock A Mystery That Promises Salvation. The Fates Of Two Nations Hang In The Balance As Jasminda And Jack Must Choose Between Love And Duty To Fulfill Their Destinies And End The War. Prepare To Be Hooked. Song Of Blood & Stone Is Brimming With Captivating Lore, Unique Magic, And Plot-turns You Never Saw Coming. L. Penelope Has Written Your Next Fantasy Obsession. --elise Kova, Usa Today Bestselling Author Of The Loom Saga Orphaned and alone, Jasminda lives in a land where cold whispers of invasion and war linger on the wind. Jasminda herself is an outcast in her homeland of Elsira, where her gift of Earthsong is feared. When ruthless soldiers seek refuge in her isolated cabin, they bring with them a captive, an injured spy who threatens to steal her heart. Jack's mission behind enemy lines to prove that the Mantle between Elsira and Lagrimar is about to fall nearly cost him his life, but he is saved by the healing Song of a mysterious young woman. Now he must do whatever it takes to save Elsira and its people from the True Father and he needs Jasminda's Earthsong to do it. They escape their vicious captors and together embark on a perilous journey to save Elsira and to uncover the secrets of The Queen Who Sleeps. Thrust into a hostile society, Jasminda and Jack must rely on one another even as secrets jeopardize their bond. As an ancient evil gains power, Jasminda races to unlock a mystery that promises salvation. The fates of two nations hang in the balance as Jasminda and Jack must choose between love and duty to fulfill their destinies and end the war. Orphaned and alone, Jasminda is an outcast in her homeland of Elsira, where she is feared for both the shade of her skin and her magical abilities. When ruthless soldiers seek refuge in her isolated cabin, they bring with them a captive -- an injured spy who steals her heart. Jack's mission behind enemy lines nearly cost him him life but he is saved by the healing power of a mysterious young woman. Together they embark on a perilous journey straight into the heart of a centuries-old conflict. Thrust into a hostile society, Jasminda and Jack must rely on one another even as secrets jeopardize their bond. As an ancient evil gains power, Jasminda races to unlock a mystery that promises salvation. The fates of two nations hang in the balance as Jasminda and Jack must choose between love and duty to fulfill their destinies and end the war