The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare

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Description Shipping & Returns Reviews Description His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal court is in turmoil after a massacre. Kel, Prince Conors body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellanes criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin has claimed to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic now her peoples charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his fathers madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death or worse . . Shipping & Returns Reviews