The broken ones : (Prequel to the Malediction Trilogy)

Prequel to the USA Today Bestselling Malediction Trilogy Below Forsaken Mountain, a plot is being hatched to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right-hand man of its leader. His involvement is information more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it a secret from everyone, even the girl he loves. After accidentally ruining her sister's chance to become queen, Pénélope is given one last opportunity by her father, the Duke d'Angoulême, to make herself useful: she must find proof that the boy she's in love with is conspiring against the crown. If she fails, her life will be forfeit. Marc and Pénélope must navigate the complex politics of Trollus, where powers on all sides are intent on using them as pawns, forcing them to risk everything for a chance at a life together. Except being together may turn out to be the greatest risk of all. File Under: Fantasy "Below Forsaken Mountain, a plot is being hatched to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right-hand man of its leader. His involvement is information more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it a secret from everyone, even the girl he loves. After accidentally ruining her sister's chance to become queen, P̌ňlope is given one last opportunity by her father, the Duke d'Angoul̊me, to make herself useful: she must find proof that the boy she's in love with is conspiring against the crown. If she fails, her life will be forfeit. Marc and P̌ňlope must navigate the complex politics of Trollus, where powers on all sides are intent on using them as pawns, forcing them to risk everything for a chance at a life together. Except being together may turn out to be the greatest risk of all"--Page 4 of cover Below Forsaken Mountain, a revolution stirs with the aim to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right hand of its leader. It's a secret more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it from everyone, even the girl he loves. Since a tragic accident revealed her affliction and ruined her sister's chance at the throne, Penelope is an anathema to her father, the Duke d'Angouleme. Deeming her life worthless, he gives her one chance to survive: find proof that the boy she loves is a leader in the sympathizer revolution. Marc and Penelope must navigate the complex politics of Trollus, where powers on all sides are intent on using them as pawns, forcing them to risk everything for a chance at a life together. Except being together might be the greatest risk of all. Below Forsaken Mountain, A Revolution Stirs With The Aim To Overthrow The Tyrant King Of Trollus, And Marc Is The Right Hand Of Its Leader. It’s A Secret More Than One Troll Would Kill To Possess, Which Is Why He Must Keep It From Everyone, Even The Girl He Loves. Since A Tragic Accident Revealed Her Affliction And Ruined Her Sister’s Chance At The Throne, Pénélope Is An Anathema To Her Father, The Duke D’angouleme. Deeming Her Life Worthless, He Gives Her One Chance To Survive: Find Proof That The Boy She Loves Is A Leader In The Sympathizer Revolution. Marc And Pénélope Must Navigate The Complex Politics Of Trollus, Where Powers On All Sides Are Intent On Using Them As Pawns, Forcing Them To Risk Everything For A Chance At A Life Together. Except Being Together Might Be The Greatest Risk Of All. Below Forsaken Mountain, a revolution stirs with the aim to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right hand of its leader. It?s a secret more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it from everyone, even the girl he loves. Since a tragic accident revealed her affliction and ruined her sister?s chance at the throne, Pénélope is an anathema to her father, the Duke d?Angoulême. Deeming her life worthless, he gives her one chance to survive: find proof that the boy she loves is a leader in the sympathizer revolution Below Forsaken Mountain, Marc is deeply involved in a plot to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus - a secret he keeps from everyone, even his beloved Pénélope. Since a tragic accident revealed her affliction, Pénélope is anathema to her father. He gives her an ultimatum: betray the boy she loves, or die. Powers on all sides use Marc and Pénélope as pawns, forcing them to risk everything for a chance at a life together, but being together might be the greatest risk of all .. A prequel to the deeply beloved Malediction trilogy, taking readers back to the world of Trollus. The Broken Ones chronicles the ill-fated love affair between Marc and Penelope as they struggle to navigate the complex political world of Trollus, where powers on both sides are intent on using them as pawns