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The key would unlock his future and the safety of his kingdom, but he never imagined the sorceress would unlock his heart...When antiques restorer, Rowena Lindstrom, purchases an armoire containing a hidden key and a "magic" mirror, she believes the handsome warrior prince waiting on the other side is some sort of elaborate joke. Yet she cannot deny their connection seems bound by more than just the key and, as her love for Prince Caedmon grows, she agrees to join him in his realm. Prophecy intervenes in a way neither of them could have expected. Lost and alone in the Austiere Kingdom, Rowena struggles to find her place, and though she fights the heated advances of the dangerous Prince Caedmon, the attraction between them brings challenges much deeper than her troubled heart can recall.After two torturous years held captive in the dungeons of Seviere's Keep, Prince Caedmon returns home with more than just lash marks lacing his back. He now retains the secret behind the key, and is the only one who understands its grim connection to his beloved Rowena. Yet their enemies to the north are merely one of many obstacles determined to see them fail and, to escape the clutches of the evil Wizard Gaelleod, Rowena and Caedmon flee to the future--the one place Caedmon's worst fears are confirmed. Though Rowena's memories have returned, everything he loves stands to be ripped from his grasp.Join Caedmon and Rowena as they embark on an epic journey bound by fate, and struggle to unravel the significance behind an age-old prophecy in The Golden Key Chronicles.
When an antiques restorer discovers a hidden key and a mirror, she is thrust into a dangerous conflict between a warrior prince and a malevolent wizard. Rowena Lindstrom finds her life transformed after purchasing an armoire that serves as a gateway to the Austiere Kingdom, where she encounters Prince Caedmon. As they navigate a prophecy that threatens their existence, the two must contend with political enemies and the dark machinations of the wizard Gaelleod. The narrative follows their struggle across realms and time, testing their bond against external forces that seek to dismantle their future.
The premise suggests a narrative that leans heavily into classic fantasy tropes, prioritizing the romantic tension between the two leads as the primary engine of the plot. The inclusion of prophecy and inter-dimensional travel indicates a focus on world-building that serves as a backdrop for the central relationship. Readers who enjoy high-stakes romance set against a backdrop of magical conflict will likely find the shifting settings and the mystery of the key to be the most engaging elements of the story. The structure points to a fast-paced progression that emphasizes the immediate threats to the protagonists' safety and their emotional connection.
Page Count:
438
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0007591586
ISBN-13:
9780007591589
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