
The Shield and the Thorn
The Wraith, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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Nathaniel Priestley
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By:
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C. J. Brightley
About this listen
The Wraith saved the Fair Lands.
Now he must save Fair hearts.
When Lord Fenton Selby is accosted at his own back door by Miss Crocus Firethorn, a beautiful Fair maiden looking for the Wraith’s young ally Juniper, he’s torn as to whether to trust her any more than she trusts him. His charm and kindness quickly win her affection, until she finds out Fenton has known her cousin Juniper’s whereabouts all this time.
Now Fenton must find a way to regain her trust, while a cunning new enemy, terrifying monsters, and risky bargains with several Fair lords all threaten their futures and their lives. It will take both Fenton and the Wraith to soften Fair hearts before they all come to ruin.
The Shield and the Thorn is the final book of the completed duology The Wraith.
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- ShealaV
- 10-09-22
a great series
I loved the first book and am amazed that the second one is just as good!
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- Happy Customer
- 11-29-22
delightful and engaging sequel
beautiful love story, adventure, sacrifice
elegant descriptions that bring the fairy world to life
this book and it's predecessor have quickly become my favorites.
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