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The Pulse Between Two Names

The Pulse Between Two Names

Noland, Amanda

Paperback

FantasyRomance

ISBN13: 9798183048704
Publisher: Amanda Noland
Published: Nov 3 2026
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

For generations, the rulers of the Pyre-Spire have built their authority upon a sacred legend: the great firebirds once blessed the imperial bloodline before retreating into an eternal slumber, leaving their magnificent nest as a symbol of divine favor. Princess Ameline has been raised to inherit this legacy, taught that the empire's power rests upon an ancient covenant that must never be questioned.Yet beneath the palace's dazzling lanterns and elaborate ceremonies, disturbing truths begin to emerge. The legendary Primal Nest is cold and lifeless, its petrified branches offering none of the warmth promised by imperial tradition. The thunderous bells that dominate palace life conceal a deeper purpose, while the Chancellor's carefully guarded doctrines demand obedience at the expense of compassion and truth.As Ameline investigates the secrets buried beneath the throne, she encounters evidence that challenges everything she has been taught about her ancestors, the firebirds, and the divine right of the crown. Her search draws her away from the suffocating grandeur of the imperial court and toward the untamed wilderness, where the surviving creatures and those who protect them preserve a different understanding of power.There, Ameline must confront the legacy of a dynasty that has mistaken possession for reverence and domination for duty. The fate of the firebirds, the suffering inflicted in the name of tradition, and the future of the empire become inseparable from her own transformation.To restore what has been broken, she must make a choice that no ruler before her has been willing to make: whether to claim the symbols of sacred authority or surrender the desire to own what should remain free.The Pulse Between Two Names is an atmospheric fantasy about imperial power, ancient creatures, inherited guilt, and the difficult path toward reconciliation. Blending palace intrigue with the wonder of a living wilderness, it explores the difference between preserving a legacy and having the courage to change it. Sometimes, the greatest act of leadership is not claiming a miracle, but allowing it to remain free.

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