'This is a series worth your time' The Quill to Live 'A dashing, compelling and exciting story, blending magic, assassination, conspiracy and diplomacy . . . I loved this book' Blue Book Balloon on THE DEFIANT HEIR While winter snows keep the invading armies of the Witch Lord Ruven at bay, Lady Amalia Cornaro and the fire warlock Zaira attempt to change the fate of mages in the Serene Empire forever. But on the night of Raverra's great masquerade, Ruven executes a devastating surprise strike at the heart of the Empire - threatening everything Amalia holds most dear. To stand a chance of defeating Ruven, Amalia and Zaira must face their worst nightmares, expose their deepest secrets and unleash Zaira's ravaging fire. THE UNBOUND EMPIRE is the epic finale to the spellbinding tale of courtly intrigue and dangerous magic that began with THE TETHERED MAGE and THE DEFIANT HEIR. Praise for the series: 'I couldn't put it down' Genevieve Cogman, author of THE INVISIBLE LIBRARY 'I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this series' Girls in Capes 'I raced through this exquisite debut in three days and adored it' Fantasy Book Review 'Wonderful characters and intriguing mysteries that kept me eagerly anticipating what would happen next . . . I can hardly contain my excitement for the third instalment' Fantasy Book Cafe 'Absolutely recommended' Book Smugglers