The Order: Ancient Blood, #1

By EP Lenz

Enjoy this special, new and expanded edition with contributions by author Cheyanne West! 

Lady Chiara of Titus was an innocent child when life as she knew it was shattered. Now she must face the brutal reality that she is the Chosen.

Knowledge of her true birthright as rightful heir of a powerful blood-legacy answers many questions, but reveals a whole new threat. As she matures her power grows stronger, as does her bond with nature. Her only solace is found in the guidance and secrete tutelage provided by The Order.

Chiara lives in a time of political chaos caused by her ruthless Uncle, Lord Gregory the Great. He exploits the weak and slaughters those perceived as enemies. Chiara is his ward and nothing more than a pawn, but to what purpose, and why does she feel like time is running out?

She yearns to find proof of her uncle's plot for total political dominance in Rome. Chiara makes a plan and is determined to expose Lord Gregory's secrets, and be free of his evil machinations. Some events cannot be foreseen and the future may not be what Chiara planned.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Big Sage Press
• Release date: Dec 4, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393837039

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