If prophecies are destined to come to pass, how is it that even a queen can interfere with one? And what does it mean for the future of the kingdom?
      The silent battle between land and sea intensifies when Nadia is sent to reside with the Royal Family of Noelle, and Queen Ariana decides she has a much better idea. With the help of her retired White Knight, Sir Rallian, Nadia is enslaved and Ariana initiates her plan to make Noelle an empire again. However, the mutually beneficial relationship between the queen and former knight is under pressure when Sir Rallian discovers Nadia's value and Queen Ariana begins to question if the she made the right decision letting Nadia live. Will this powerful friendship withstand the test of greed?
      Meanwhile, the Royal Advisor, Polaris, looks a fool as what he announced to be a prophecy no longer appears as such. Furthermore, correcting the intended course of events is more complicated with the queen involved, not to mention Nadia is seafolk AND cursed. Poor Rein Bow also finds herself overwhelmed and powerless in helping Nadia, and she hopes that joining forces with Polaris and his resources against this cruel villain will be enough to deliver the princess-turned-slave. Will Polaris manage to save his reputation without committing treason? Will Nadia have the better life she was promised outside the ocean?
      The story of the descendants of King Jorge and Emperor Gerardo continues in this tension-packed Book Three of "The Rose Tree Chronicles." New unique characters are introduced and clash in this fight for a prophecy to be fulfilled. Powerful alliances are strained and personal feelings are mingled in politics. Read "Silver Skeletons" and immerse yourself in a world of war and prophecy.

Silver Skeletons: Book 3 The Rose Tree Chronicles

"Slaves in public must keep their faces covered from the nose down at all times. If this law is at all violated, the Slave will undergo severe physical punishment. If this law is violated against one of Royal or Noble Blood, the Slave will thereafter either be executed or assigned into the following Annual Slave Arena. The owner may or may not be informed and will not be reimbursed for the Slave's value." 


A snowy-haired boy much older than Nadia came from around the corner, followed by another boy only slightly younger than him, and a third boy who appeared about twelve years of age though he was probably fourteen. 


"Is that a slave?" asked the third boy. 


Immediately, Nadia dropped to one knee and waited for permission to stand, or a command to speak. 


"What is she doing here?" asked the second boy. 


"That is hardly our business, Raynar," replied Prince Myrdor, the white-haired boy. He approached Nadia. "You may rise, now." 


Chapter Fifteen: A Devastating Loss