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    Prince of Secrets and Shadows: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #2
    Kingdom of Ash and Soot: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #1
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    The Order of the Crystal Daggers Series

    By C. S. Johnson

    4.5/5

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    About this series

    THE ORDER OF THE CRYSTAL DAGGERS: A HISTORICAL SPY ROMANCE SERIES

    Includes:

    Kingdom of Ash and Soot, Book 1
    Prince of Secrets and Shadows, Book 2
    Night of Blood and Beauty, A Companion Novella
    Heart of Hope and Fear, Book 3
    City of Light and Sun, A Companion Novella

    Everyone has secrets.
    Everyone lies.
    Everyone has regrets.

     

    PRAGUE, 1870.


    For the last ten years, nineteen-year-old Eleanora Svobodová has worked as a servant in her stepmother's household. Along with her older brother, she dreams of the day they will be free to live life on their own terms.
    But everything changes when their estranged grandmother comes to Prague on behalf of Queen Victoria. Throughout Bohemia, a string of murders and secret whispers hint at a larger coup. As the leader of the Order of the Crystal Daggers, an ancient order of spies and soldiers that protect kingdoms and their rulers, Lady Penelope is determined to discover the perpetrators. And to do this, she eagerly pulls Eleanora into her plans.


    As she undergoes training in the life of a spy, Eleanora soon finds herself caught up in several adventures; she falls in love with a secretive rogue, finds the hidden heir to the throne of Bohemia, and traverses into the dark, magical worlds hidden throughout the city of Prague.


    But soon, her family's past secrets, intertwined with the history of the Order, lead to increasing division among her allies. Will Eleanora and the Order come together to stop war from coming to all of Europe, or will their quarrels destroy them – and others?

    Full of fun, history, secrets, betrayals, and family dysfunction, The Order of the Crystal Daggers is a historical spy romance series from award-winning author C. S. Johnson.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherC. S. Johnson
    Release dateMar 25, 2018
    Prince of Secrets and Shadows: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #2
    Kingdom of Ash and Soot: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #1

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      Kingdom of Ash and Soot: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #1
      Kingdom of Ash and Soot: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #1

      Kingdom of Ash and Soot: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #1

      C. S. Johnson
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      2/5 - 1 rating

      Everyone Lies.   PRAGUE, 1870. For the last ten years, nineteen-year-old Eleanora Svobodová has worked as a servant in her stepmother's household. Along with her older brother, she dreams of the day they will be free to live life on their own terms. But everything changes when their estranged grandmother comes to Prague on behalf of Queen Victoria. Throughout Bohemia, a string of murders and secret whispers hint at a larger coup. As the leader of the Order of the Crystal Daggers, an ancient order of spies and soldiers that protect kingdoms and their rulers, Lady Penelope is determined to discover the perpetrators. Now, Eleanora must make the choice between a life of intrigue and saving the lives of others. Can Eleanora find a way do the right thing and still find freedom? FROM THE BOOK:  "I want to be free." The words came rushing out of me before I could think through their implications and consequences. "There are two things you need to know about yourself if you want to be free—what you stand for, and what you stand against." Lady Penelope held up her hands, brandishing a pair of daggers that had been hidden in her skirts. "This world lives enslaved to its destruction, and so long as you are living, as long as you are fighting, you will be free." I gazed at the daggers, transfixed. Each blade was clothed in a leather scabbard, but the silver and obsidian of the daggers' hilts winked at me, as though it was calling for me. FROM THE AUTHOR:  With a fun blend of historical fiction, true love, castle intrigue, and family dysfunction, The Order of the Crystal Daggers is my latest adventure series! WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:  5 STARS! ~ Reader's Favorite This story was fantastic! Definitely one of my favorite reads of this year! ~ Laura A. Grace, Unicorn Quester Book Review 

      Everyone Lies.   PRAGUE, 1870. For the last ten years, nineteen-year-old Eleanora Svobodová has worked as a servant in her stepmother's household. Along with her older brother, she dreams of the day they will be free to live life on their own terms. But everything changes when their estranged grandmother comes to Prague on behalf of Queen Victoria. Throughout Bohemia, a string of murders and secret whispers hint at a larger coup. As the leader of the Order of the Crystal Daggers, an ancient order of spies and soldiers that protect kingdoms and their rulers, Lady Penelope is determined to discover the perpetrators. Now, Eleanora must make the choice between a life of intrigue and saving the lives of others. Can Eleanora find a way do the right thing and still find freedom? FROM THE BOOK:  "I want to be free." The words came rushing out of me before I could think through their implications and consequences. "There are two things you need to know about yourself if you want to be free—what you stand for, and what you stand against." Lady Penelope held up her hands, brandishing a pair of daggers that had been hidden in her skirts. "This world lives enslaved to its destruction, and so long as you are living, as long as you are fighting, you will be free." I gazed at the daggers, transfixed. Each blade was clothed in a leather scabbard, but the silver and obsidian of the daggers' hilts winked at me, as though it was calling for me. FROM THE AUTHOR:  With a fun blend of historical fiction, true love, castle intrigue, and family dysfunction, The Order of the Crystal Daggers is my latest adventure series! WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:  5 STARS! ~ Reader's Favorite This story was fantastic! Definitely one of my favorite reads of this year! ~ Laura A. Grace, Unicorn Quester Book Review 

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      Prince of Secrets and Shadows: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #2
      Prince of Secrets and Shadows: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #2

      Prince of Secrets and Shadows: The Order of the Crystal Daggers, #2

      C. S. Johnson
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      Everyone has Secrets.  PRAGUE, 1870. After joining the Order of the Crystal Daggers, led by her dauntless grandmother, Lady Penelope, Eleanora Svobodová set out to save her kingdom from oncoming devastation. And she failed.  Following the attack on Prague Castle, Eleanora is determined to redeem herself. She sets out to win Karl's trust while distancing herself from Ferdy, whose secrets and lies have done nothing to stop her from falling in love with him. As she struggles to let him go, questions about the mission and her mother's past cause a rift between Amir and Lady Penelope and add to the growing discord between Eleanora and her brother.  But when a cunning provocateur arrives in Prague, Eleanora discovers there is an even more deadly game afoot, one that reaches into Amir's past and threatens Lady Penelope's future. Now, the members of the Order must work together if they are to uncover the true enemy hiding in Bohemia.  Can they work together despite their divisions? Or will their division lead to even more destruction?  FROM THE BOOK:  "How do I know you're telling me the truth?" The last thing I wanted to do was hurt him, but if I did not find a way to break free of him, I would risk doing even more harm.  Ferdy met my gaze with his. "I promise you this, Ella, that as of now, I will never lie to you again." He leaned forward and kissed me again, and I stood there, letting him, desperately debating whether I could trust him or not. His promise burned through me, his words scorched into my being. It was so tempting to believe him, more tempting than anything else I had ever faced in all my life.  Freedom was only freedom if I could trust it to be true.   FROM THE AUTHOR:  With spies, secrets, and suspense, Prince of Secrets and Shadows is the second book in The Order of the Crystal Daggers, a spy adventure series from me, C. S. Johnson.  WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:   Prince of Secrets and Shadows is book two in The Order of the Crystal Daggars series, and it has just escalated from awesome to amazing." ~ Jessica Belmont, Book Reviewer "The first book left us wanting more and the second book delivered it." ~ Anne Perreault, author of Journey to Joy

      Everyone has Secrets.  PRAGUE, 1870. After joining the Order of the Crystal Daggers, led by her dauntless grandmother, Lady Penelope, Eleanora Svobodová set out to save her kingdom from oncoming devastation. And she failed.  Following the attack on Prague Castle, Eleanora is determined to redeem herself. She sets out to win Karl's trust while distancing herself from Ferdy, whose secrets and lies have done nothing to stop her from falling in love with him. As she struggles to let him go, questions about the mission and her mother's past cause a rift between Amir and Lady Penelope and add to the growing discord between Eleanora and her brother.  But when a cunning provocateur arrives in Prague, Eleanora discovers there is an even more deadly game afoot, one that reaches into Amir's past and threatens Lady Penelope's future. Now, the members of the Order must work together if they are to uncover the true enemy hiding in Bohemia.  Can they work together despite their divisions? Or will their division lead to even more destruction?  FROM THE BOOK:  "How do I know you're telling me the truth?" The last thing I wanted to do was hurt him, but if I did not find a way to break free of him, I would risk doing even more harm.  Ferdy met my gaze with his. "I promise you this, Ella, that as of now, I will never lie to you again." He leaned forward and kissed me again, and I stood there, letting him, desperately debating whether I could trust him or not. His promise burned through me, his words scorched into my being. It was so tempting to believe him, more tempting than anything else I had ever faced in all my life.  Freedom was only freedom if I could trust it to be true.   FROM THE AUTHOR:  With spies, secrets, and suspense, Prince of Secrets and Shadows is the second book in The Order of the Crystal Daggers, a spy adventure series from me, C. S. Johnson.  WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING:   Prince of Secrets and Shadows is book two in The Order of the Crystal Daggars series, and it has just escalated from awesome to amazing." ~ Jessica Belmont, Book Reviewer "The first book left us wanting more and the second book delivered it." ~ Anne Perreault, author of Journey to Joy

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    C. S. Johnson

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