



At least, that’s the unchallenged tale carried down from generation to generation. Paranoid, ruthless, and utterly mad, Elsabet’s mistrust led to the senseless slaying of three entire houses of innocent people. This cautionary practice started long ago, with Queen Elsabet-the legendary, and last, oracle queen-whose reign was tinged with blood and horror. If an oracle queen is born, however, one with the gift of sight, she’s immediately drowned, extinguishing her chance at ever taking the throne.īut that’s not how it always was. Triplet queens born on the island of Fennbirn can be many things: Elementals. Fans of the series will be enthralled with Queen Elsabet’s genesis, riveted by her madness, and compelled by her tragic-and bloody-reign. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series introduces readers to the Oracle Queen in this riveting prequel novella.
