Sarah Ash

Lowly court painter Gavril Nagarian learns that he is the rightful heir to the harsh arctic kingdom of Azhkendir, that he possesses formidable powers that compromise his humanity, and that he is being targeted by bitter rivals who would prevent him from reuniting the kingdom.

Gabriel wants to be an artist. His father wants grandsons. His teacher wants refuge. And, the ghost of a young woman who drowned for love of one of his ancestors wants revenge. When events spiral out of control Gabriel heads to Constantinople, but his past is not far behind. Damian isn't sure what he wants. He doesn't want his father's business, whatever his stepbrother thinks. He doesn't want his betrothed even though she may still want him. Bu,t...

The shocking discovery of a child's corpse in the Tsiyonim ghetto of Arcassanne stirs up old fears and enmities in the city. Suspicion falls on Rahab ben Chazhael, a tailor still haunted by the day when he lost hold of his little brother's hand as his family fled a brutal pogrom. Rahab must escape the city guard and search for help-and the truth-in Tifereth, a scholarly Tsiyonim community hidden deep in the mountains. He'll bring with him an unexpected...

Young rebel composer Amaru Khassian flees from religious persecution to peaceful Tourmalise. Crippled by horrible burns, he can no longer write down his stirring, seditious music-until he meets Orial, a girl with a unique gift that enables her to "hear" the sounds in other people's minds. Khassian's music could inspire his countrymen to overthrow their oppressors. But there is a price on the young composer's head, and it's not long before Acir Korentan,...