## "The Foxglove King" - Summary
**A heart-stopping epic fantasy debut for fans of "The Atlas Six" and "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue", "The Foxglove King" plunges you into a world of opulent court intrigue, forbidden magic, and a love that could rewrite history.**
Lore is a survivor. Abandoned as a child, she learned to navigate the city's underbelly, using her quick wit and even quicker hands to run poisons for a powerful cartel. But Lore harbors a dangerous secret: the outlawed ability to manipulate the dead. When a job goes awry, she finds herself at the mercy of the Sainted King, a ruler revered for his divine power and feared for his ruthless justice. He offers Lore a choice: use her magic to unravel the mystery of a plague devastating his kingdom, or face the pyre.
**Key Themes:**
* **The Seductive Nature of Power:** The novel explores the intoxicating allure and corrupting influence of power in its various forms – political, magical, and social. Lore grapples with her own growing power, torn between her desire for control and the potential consequences of wielding such a dangerous gift. King August, cloaked in divine right and burdened by his responsibilities, wrestles with the limitations of his power and the compromises required to maintain it.
* **Navigating Love and Loyalty in a World of Deceit:** Trust is a luxury Lore can ill afford in the gilded cage of the royal court. Surrounded by ambitious nobles and whispering courtiers, she must decipher friend from foe while grappling with her burgeoning feelings for both the King and his enigmatic brother. This intricate web of loyalty and betrayal forces Lore to question everything she thought she knew about love, duty, and the price of survival.
* **The Duality of Life and Death:** Death magic is a taboo, feared and reviled in equal measure. Lore’s affinity for it sets her apart, marking her as both a weapon and an abomination. As she delves deeper into the plague’s origins, she uncovers a profound connection between life and death, challenging societal perceptions and forcing her to confront the true nature of her powers.
**FAQs:**
* **Is "The Foxglove King" part of a series?** Yes, it's the first book in "The Woven Kingdom" trilogy.
* **What kind of romance does the book have?** The book features a complex and slow-burn love triangle.
* **Is the magic system intricate?** While the magic system is not heavily detailed in the first book, it plays a crucial role in the plot and is expected to be further explored in the following installments.
* **Would I enjoy this book if I like "The Atlas Six" and "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue"?** Fans of character-driven fantasy with romantic elements, court intrigue, and morally gray characters will likely find this book captivating.
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