I like to try and support new authors, and the cover attracted me to this novel of medieval fantasy. I'm not going to give away the plot, but there's no harm in telling you what the blurb on the back of the book says... "Unrest is growing. The continued stability of the Kingdom is dependent on whom Colwyn Coltrane, the Duchess of Invermere, marries, and one man has her in his sights. Nigel McDowell, Duke of Cottesmere has vowed to wedher and gain control of her army. Can he claim her and then overthrow the King, or will his neighbour, Morgan Bodine, Duke of Rossmere; the most feared man in the Kingdom as he is a Kadeau, who possesses some magical powers, manage to stop him? There is magic, love, death and war, but not so heavy has to make it hard going. There are a number of sub-plots underneath, but it's all tied tightly together and flows easily. I loved it! I understand by finding a Devonmere page on facebook, that the author is currently writing a prequel.... and I can't wait!!!!