I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the third installment of the Legends of Andolin series, The Fall of Valenna, is finally here!
When I first began writing these 18th-century inspired fantasy adventure novels, I always knew the conflict between the Valennians and the Sornians would eventually reach a boiling point. In this third book, the stakes are higher than ever, and the war that has been brewing on the frontier finally erupts into an epic, world-altering climax.
At the heart of the story is a deeply personal journey for our heroine, Adella. As the Sornian forces close in on her home of Elldon, she is forced to confront her true feelings. The romance that has been weaving through the series comes to a head as Adella must finally choose between the comforting familiarity of her past with the renowned privateer Captain Rogero Declan, and the undeniable, soul-deep bond she has forged with Kol, the Sornian defector. It is a choice that will literally put her between their clashing blades as the world falls apart around them.
And the world truly does fall apart. The war in The Fall of Valenna is not just a clash of swords and cavalry; it is a battle against ancient, mythical devastation. The ruthless Crown Prince Matei has claimed the legendary Heart of the World—the Corelimun—and is using its terrifying power to animate the dead to fight for his Sornian empire.
Everything culminates in a staggering, two-front battle for land and sea. On land, Adella and the brave people of Elldon make one final, desperate cavalry charge across the Campos, only to find the very earth groaning and crumbling into the dark waters of Belgrand Bay beneath their horses' hooves. Meanwhile, at sea, Kol and the crew of The Tigress sail straight into a massive naval siege at the Valennian Capital. There, they must face not only the Sornian warships and Matei's army of the dead, but also the terrifying pelkimund—massive, ancient sea serpents that rise from the depths to join the fray.
I poured my heart into the epic naval battles, the tragic losses, and the enduring love that anchors these characters through the darkest of storms. When Kol tells Adella, "Wherever you go, I will go with you," it is a promise that is tested to its absolute limits.
I cannot wait for you to experience the heartbreak, the romance, and the earth-shattering battles in The Fall of Valenna. Grab your copy today, and prepare to set sail!
Thanks for reading,
Audra