Shadows Past: A Borderlands Novel
In the third Borderlands novel, Rabbit, now a royal army officer, journeyman mage, and the king’s heir, meets a new complication. King Jusson has just put down a sorcerous rebellion when he receives an offer of marriage for Rabbit. Lord Idwal of Mearden, once jilted by Rabbit’s mother, wants Rabbit to marry his daughter. The royal party goes to Mearden, where conspiracy, attempted assassinations, secrets from at least five families’ pasts, clandestine revenge, and some exceedingly cunning women keep the action lively. It’s nice to have read Covenants (2004) and The King’s Own (2006) beforehand, though not necessary to quite enjoy this fun fantasy adventure. --Frieda Murray