The Bitter Kingdom

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This book is a work of fiction. References to real people, events, establishments, organizations, or locales are intended only to provide a sense of authenticity, and are used to advance the fictional narrative. All other characters, and all incidents and dialogue, are drawn from the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real.

THE BITTER KINGDOM

Copyright © 2013 by Rae Carson

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Carson, Rae.

The bitter kingdom / Rae Carson.

“Greenwillow Books.”

pages cm

Sequel to: The crown of embers.

Summary: Elisa, a fugitive in her own kingdom, faces great challenges to rescue the man she loves from her enemies, prevent a civil war, and take back her throne but as her magic grows, Elisa discovers the shocking truth about her enemy’s ultimate goal.

ISBN 978-0-06-202654-5 (hardback)

[1. Kings, queens, rulers, etc.—Fiction. 2. Prophecies—Fiction. 3. Magic—Fiction 4. Love—Fiction.] I. Title.

PZ7.C2423Bit 2013

[Fic]—dc23 2013011912

EPub Edition © AUGUST 2013 ISBN: 9780062239181

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