New York Occasions bestselling author Amy Ewing delivers a dark and riveting tale that ‘will possess fans of Oliver’s Delirium, Cass’s THE CHOICE, and DeStefano’s Wither breathless.”*

The Jewel has many meanings: wealth, beauty, royalty. But for Violet, the Jewel offers always intended servitude.

Blessed and raised in the Marsh, Violet is destined for the Jewel. She is trained like a surrogate for the top notch and is bought from the Duchess from the Lake at auction. And she quickly learns that under the Jewel’s glittering façade lies the cruelty, backstabbing, and concealed violence that have end up being the royal way of life.

Violet must accept the ugly realities of her existence…all while fighting for her survival. But before she can acknowledge her destiny, Violet meets a handsome youngster who’s also under the Duchess’s control. A forbidden like sparks.

But their illicit affair has consequences, that will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the range between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she actually is ready to risk for her own freedom.

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