Brief synopsis (no spoilers) Owen is the king's most trusted duke, and in charge of his personal security forces, the Espion. The king commands him to go to a neighboring kingdom and bully the duchess into marrying him. If she refuses, it will lead to a war with her kingdom and with the kingdom beyond hers. But Owen finds more than he expected in that land, and his path leads back to his own kingdom, and to overthrowing his corrupt king. Category YA fiction, Fantasy Why I chose this book Next in series My personal opinion (the review) This story was excellent. I enjoyed the suspense. I'm a sucker for stories with magic, and this one did not disappoint. I highly recommend this book, and the entire series. Warnings Language: None Violence: Some, but not graphic "Adult" situations: None Death: Yes, and of major character(s) Movie rating equivalent PG Protagonist description Owen has left his shyness behind, and is much more confident. But he has traded that for grumpin...