The Prisoner's Throne

Written by Holly Black

Part of the The Stolen Heir series

A prince's betrayal ignites a battle for Elfhame's future. Who will he doom to save his realm?

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356 pages· 96,513 words· Est. 9 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In the icy north, Prince Oak is imprisoned by a vengeful queen, paying for his betrayal. As war looms, he must choose between regaining the trust of his beloved or staying loyal to Elfhame, risking everything. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude determined to retrieve their heir, Oak's decisions could doom those he loves. Can he navigate the treacherous path of intrigue and survival, or will his choices lead to ruin? The fate of Elfhame hangs in the balance, and Oak's heart is the key.

From the publisher

Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this second book of a captivating duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black! An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he’s always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign–even if it means ending Wren, too. With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak’s guile nor his wit will be enough to keep everyone he loves alive. It’s just a question of whom he will doom. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes the stunning blood-soaked conclusion to the Stolen Heir duology. An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller!

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