Sky of Swords:: A Tale of the King's Blades

An “unnecessary” child, the Princess Malinda learned to survive by her wits and courage in her father’s intrigue–ridden court. But when King Ambrose dies suddenly, it falls to Malinda to protect the designated successor, her infant brother Amby, from traitors who are plotting to seize the throne.In a deadly maelstrom of treachery and murderous ambition, her only allies are the Blades of the Royal Guard. Bound to absolute loyalty by a magical ritual, they are the most able swordsman in the kingdom, and the only men Malinda can trust with her safety--and her heart--to the death.