Oracle Queen

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series introduces readers to the Oracle Queen in this riveting prequel novella.Fans of the series will be enthralled with Queen Elsabets genesis, riveted by her madness, and compelled by her tragicand bloodyreign.Triplet queens born on the island of Fennbirn can be many things: Elementals. Poisoners. Naturalists. If an oracle queen is born, however, one with the gift of sight, shes immediately drowned, extinguishing her chance at ever taking the throne. But thats not howit always was. This cautionary practice started long ago, with Queen Elsabetthe legendary, and last, oracle queenwhose reign was tinged with blood and horror.Paranoid, ruthless, and utterly mad, Elsabets mistrust led to the senseless slaying of three entire houses of innocent people. At least, thats the unchallenged tale carried down from generation to generation. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who, though born with the gift of sight, could not foresee her swift and sudden fall from power . . . until it was too late.Don't miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!