The Grass Kings Concubine

Kari Sperring's first novel was a finalist for the Crawford Award, a Tiptree Award Honor Book, a LOCUS Recommended First Novel, and the winner of the Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer. Now she returns to the same amazing and atmospheric world with an entirely new story set several hundred years after the earth-shaking events of Living With Ghosts. When a wealthy young woman, obsessed with a childhood vision of a magical Shining Palace, sets out with her true love to search for a legendary land, she discovers the devastated WorldBelow - the realm of the Grass King - and the terrifying Cadre, who take her prisoner, and demand she either restore the king's concubine... or replace her.

### The King's Royal Concubine In the grand kingdom of Althoria, where political intrigue and secrets lurk in every shadow, an unexpected love blossoms between a noble concubine and the king, setting the stage for a tale of passion, power, and peril. **The King's Royal Concubine** tells the gripping story of Elara, a young woman of humble origins who is thrust into the heart of royal politics when she is chosen as the king's concubine. Her beauty and grace captivate King Aric, a ruler torn between duty and desire. As their forbidden love deepens, Elara finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of the royal court, where jealousy and ambition threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Amidst the splendor of the palace, Elara must contend with Lady Vivienne, a cunning and ruthless noblewoman who will stop at nothing to claim the king's heart and secure her own power. Vivienne's machinations set off a chain of events that plunge the kingdom into turmoil, testing the limits of Elara's courage and resilience. King Aric, burdened by the weight of his crown, faces his own struggles as he fights to maintain control over his fractured court. Loyalties are tested, alliances are forged and broken, and the very future of Althoria hangs in the balance. Through it all, Aric and Elara's love becomes both a beacon of hope and a source of peril, forcing them to confront the sacrifices required to protect their kingdom and each other. From clandestine meetings and heart-wrenching betrayals to dramatic battles and poignant moments of tenderness, **The King's Royal Concubine** weaves a rich tapestry of love, loyalty, and intrigue. The narrative explores the complexities of power, the depths of human emotion, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. As the kingdom faces its darkest hours, Elara and Aric must find a way to rise above the chaos, forging a future defined by justice, unity, and the unbreakable bonds of love. Their journey is a testament to the resilience of the heart and the power of love to triumph over even the most daunting adversities. **The King's Royal Concubine** is a captivating saga that will transport readers to a world of royal splendor and intrigue, where the stakes are high, the passions are intense, and the characters' fates are intertwined in a dance of destiny and desire.

Suri tidak pernah bermimpi bahwa di usianya yang ke-enam belas, ia akan bertemu dengan seseorang yang mengubah takdirnya. Suri memang cantik, dengan sepasang mata cokelat emas yang indah dan rambut yang berkilau seperti mutiara hitam yang langka, – tapi tetap saja, ia tidak seistimewa itu. Ada banyak gadis cantik di sekelilingnya, di desa mereka, di kerajaan ini, yang lebih mulia dan lebih anggun, yang jauh lebih dari dirinya di atas segala-galanya. Tapi, sang raja telah memilihnya. Entah keberuntungan apa yang membuat Suri bertatap muka dengan sang raja – lelaki yang tengah menyamar dalam perburuan di hutan utara. Itulah pertama kalinya ia menatap seorang lelaki yang terlihat begitu berbeda – besar, tangguh, gagah dan luar biasa memikat dengan mata cerdas dan senyum yang bijaksana. Singkat cerita, setelah perpisahan, tak lama, utusan itu datang padanya. Suri terpilih. Sang raja menginginkannya sebagai selir.

Her extraordinary beauty sentences her to a life she does not want. King Solomon is well-known as a wise man and the wealthiest king to have ever lived. But with great power often comes great corruption, and Solomon unfortunately allowed himself to be lured by the many temptations this world has to offer—including the hundreds of wives and concubines he brought into his court. But who were these women? What was life like for them in Solomon's harem? Nalussa is a simple Jewish girl, living with her family in a small town a day's travel from Solomon's kingdom. When a strange man meets her one day at the town well, Nalussa suddenly finds herself whisked away from all that she wants and desires to fulfill the lusts of a king she has never met. But one word of outcry can lead to her family's harm and her own disgrace and removal from society. While giving in to her new life at Solomon's palace, Nalussa still holds onto hope that God will rescue her. When the king suddenly dies, the kingdom is in turmoil over who will be king next. Could this be her opportunity to escape? But where will she go, and will anyone want the king's concubine? S.A. Jewell looks at life in Solomon's harem through the eyes of a concubine, taking the reader on a quest through Scripture to see a different side to the king who was given great wisdom and wealth from the one true God. Did Solomon die outside the will of God? And who is the mysterious woman he writes to in Song of Songs? In Solomon's Concubine, S.A. Jewell uses historical references and Scripture to dive into a deeper part of Solomon's kingdom and to show how God is always faithful, even when we may doubt His plan.

Sperring's brilliant new novel is set several hundred years after her OenthrallingO ("Midwest Book Review") debut, "Living with Ghosts, " in a different part of the amazing, atmospheric, magical world she created. Original.

A magnificent mansion. "Auntie, work harder, you have already seen your head!" The beautiful woman on the bed shook her head, sweat slid from her forehead, her hands gripped the bed sheet tightly, and the back of her hand was blue. "Auntie, you must not give up, you must think about it, this is the child you have been looking forward to for many years, and you must give birth to him!" Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman screamed again and tried her best. Give birth to a child and die forever. Almost gritted her teeth, tried her best, pained her for three days and three nights... "what......" The baby cried and cried. "Congratulations, Auntie Hexi, you are a young lady!" When the woman heard the words, tears slipped and she was ecstatic. "Nanny, let me see her!"

She was originally an unfavoured Third Miss in the Minister Palace, and she was forced to death. He was a handsome, lofty prince. Ten years ago, she had pulled his pants off and kicked him into the lake. Ten years later, she, who had been reborn, had returned blood-soaked. She was determined to wash away her past shame and avenge her mother. However, she did not want to meet him again, and thus was pestered by him. He treated her like a treasure in his palm, but she desperately wanted to escape until she had nowhere to run. Thus, she simply turned around and directly threw him onto the ground. Why, on the night of the wedding, he smiled with eyes as black as ink. He looked at her and asked, "My wife, ten years ago, the one who kicked I into the lake was you, right?" When she met him, it was as if they had met each other, and she had already defeated countless others in the human world. It was a one on one duel between strong men and strong women. If they were to join hands, they could guarantee that they would not fall into the trap.

Once transmigrated, she went from a decisive female agent to a powerless princess of a small country.To be belittled, to be looked down upon, to be chilled, to have your life plummeted.To solve the case, she had revealed her true colors.Soldier training, her domineering attitude leaked out.In the competition, she was extremely famous.Since then, his life had reached its peak.But, since when did he have a great general behind him that he could not shake off his tail?Xuanyuan Mo said, "Lady, you have to take responsibility for bullying me. Don't you know?"Li Ruo said, "Responsible? "No way, I'll just let you bully me until I return!"