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The Princess & The Painter
Paperback
Series: A Vow of Time Again, Book 1
Publisher Price: $19.95
Publisher: Caleb Gorey
Published: Nov 12 2025
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.11
Height: 1.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Zephyr Solta is a prestigious yet humble painter whose family is cursed after a commission from King Olderag features faulty direction from his Queen. Zephyr embarks on a quest to save his wife and son, leading to the pursuit of the ancient King Univerza, who many believe to exist only in children's stories or not at all. The legends tell of Univerza being a Wish-Grantor. Upon locating the dead King, Zephyr finds he must paint the portrait of an infamously masked princess: the masked Princess Alexandria, whose eyes are restrained beneath a silver bridle, and alone can bend hearts and bend fate through the exotic magic of Persuasion.
But when brush meets canvas, Zephyr finds himself trapped in a web of enchantment, deceit, and desire that threatens to undo both mortal and divine law. The Princess is not what she seems, and neither is the deal that Zephyr was promised.
Set in the world dark world of Grasp where magic is governed by lawless wizard councils and rotten kings, The Princess & The Painter weaves a tale of twisted love that defies death, kingdoms built on secrets, and a wish that could unmake the world and tilt the balance of life itself. As the deal begins to spoil and a mythical debt-collecting beast begins to stir, Zephyr must navigate the future of his family while maneuvering through guilt, romance, and death.
Perfect for readers of The Name of the Wind, Fourth Wing, and The Priory of the Orange Tree, this dark fantasy blends emotional depth, forbidden romance, and mythic lore into an unforgettable journey.
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