The Orphaned Kingdom

A Young Adult Medieval Fantasy duology, coming soon from E.V. Charlson

In a land haunted by war and shadowed by forgotten magic, a kingdom's future rests in the hands of the young and untried.

 When the Lower Kingdom of Alberyne falls under siege, King Hadryan sends his three children--Prince Rabyn, Prince Jerrol, and Princess Audra--to the remote mountain castle of Wiltsham. A mysterious glamour is cast upon the castle, concealing it from the outside world and ensuring no one under eighteen can leave--and no one can find it.

 Seven years later, the glamour is due to fade, and the royal heirs must confront a world they no longer know. Audra, the youngest of the three, has grown from a carefree girl into a fierce and untamed young woman. With a gift for healing, a love for the wild, and a warrior's spirit, she is eager to embrace the adventure that waits beyond Wiltsham's walls.

 But Audra's path is complicated by her deepening bond with Larx, a streetwise commoner who has become her closest confidant--and Rabyn's best friend. As the outside world threatens to shatter their sanctuary, Larx must grapple with his feelings for Audra, knowing that his loyalty to Rabyn could be at odds with his growing love for her. Meanwhile, Rabyn faces the burden of leadership, and Jerrol, driven by ambition, is eager to reclaim their kingdom by any means necessary.

 As the enchantment fades, Audra, Larx, and the others must decide their next move: will they seek to reclaim their kingdom or remain hidden, hoping to avoid the perils that await them? In a world where old enemies and new alliances await, reclaiming their home might come at a price none of them are prepared to pay.

 The Orphaned Kingdom is a tale of lost innocence, unyielding bonds, and the courage to face a future filled with uncertainty. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Audra must find the strength to confront her destiny--before the world she once knew is lost to her forever.