Lady of Light and Shadows by C. L. Wilson

Author:C. L. Wilson [Wilson, C. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Romance, General, Man-Woman Relationships, Love Stories, Paranormal, Fantasy, Magic, Wizards, Fantasy Fiction, Fairies
ISBN: 9780843959789
Publisher: Leisure Books
Published: 2006-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

Ellysetta didn't know how long she and Rain spent greeting the lords and ladies of Teleos's acquaintance, but the time passed with surprising speed. Unlike the more jaded members of the royal court, most of these nobles spent a goodly part of each year on their far-flung estates, well removed from the intrigues and prejudices of the court. Most of them also came from the west, closer to the Fading Lands, and they greeted Rain with considerably more warmth than many of their peers.

Rain was pleasant and charming in a way Ellysetta rarely saw him with Celierians. For her part, she tried her best to follow Master Fellows's advice and remember that tonight she was not Ellie, the woodcarver's daughter, but Ellysetta, the Tairen Soul's queen. Drawing upon Master Fellows's training, her own vast knowledge of Fey legends and lore, and the histories she'd read in Master Tarr's voluminous tome, she managed to carry on appropriate conversation and avoid any embarrassing gaffes.

A number of foreign dignitaries mingled with the Celierian guests. Cool-eyed Capellans, bronzed Sorrelians, another three Elves in addition to the ambassador, representatives from all the mortal, immortal, and magical lands with whom Celieria held relations. Every one of those foreign dignitaries made a point of greeting Rain and Ellysetta as well. Soon it almost seemed there were two reception lines-one for Celieria' royal family and another for Rain Tairen Soul and his mate.

That fact didn't escape Queen Annoura's notice. Though her expression remained serene and welcoming, her hand clenched tight around her silver lace fan.

Jiarine Montevero bent towards Annoura's ear and whispered in a scornful sneer, "Do you think they even realize this is Prince Dorian's prenuptial ball and not the Tairen Soul's? Look at them lining up to play toady to a peasant.”

The fan in Annoura's hand snapped. "Lady Jiarine," she said in a toneless voice. "My fan seems to have broken. Please, fetch me another.”

"Of course, Your Majesty.” Jiarine took the destroyed fan and headed for the queen's apartments, a satisfied smile curling her lips.

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