num_pages: 384
description: An ancient mystery. An unlikely union. For one young princess in a state of peril a dangerous wish could be the only answerShe is the princess of Bharatacaptured by her kingdoms enemies a prisoner of war. Now that she faces a future of exile and scorn Gauri has nothing left to lose. But should she trust Vikram the notoriously cunning prince of a neighboring land? He promises her freedom in exchange for her battle prowess. Together they can team up and win the Tournament of Wishes a competition held in a mythical city where the Lord of Wealth promises a wish to the victor. It seems like a foolproof planuntil Gauri and Vikram arrive at the tournament and find that danger takes on new shapes: poisonous courtesans mischievous story birds a feast of fears and twisted fairy revels. New trials will test their devotion strength and wits. But what Gauri and Vikram will soon discover is that theres nothing more dangerous than what they most desire.
language: English
title: A Crown of Wishes
publisher: Wednesday Books