Queen of the Darkness - (Black Jewels) by Anne Bishop (Paperback)

About the Book

In this conclusion to the "Black Jewels" trilogy, the Shadowlands is under the protection of Jaenelle SaDiablo, who must unleash the Witch to destroy her enemies once and for all. Jaenelle's power will be secured as Daemon, her promised Consort, completes her court. But even together, their strength may not be enough to stave off their enemies.

Book Synopsis

In the astonishing conclusion of Anne Bishop's Black Jewels Trilogy, the Dark Court has been formed and the end--for some--draws exceedingly near...

Jaenelle Angelline now reigns as Queen--protector of the Shadow Realm. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people and defile her lands. But where one chapter ends, a final, unseen battle remains to be written, and Jaenelle must unleash the terrible power that is Witch to destroy her enemies once and for all.

Even so, she cannot stand alone. Somewhere, long lost in madness, is Daemon, her promised Consort. Only his unyielding love can complete her Court and secure her reign. Yet, even together, their strength may not be enough to hold back the most malevolent of forces.

And in the end, under the emergent shadow of evil and unforeseen betrayal, only Jaenelle's greatest sacrifice will save those she loves--and the realm she's bound to protect...

From the Back Cover

THE DARK GOURT HAS BEEN FORMED

Jaenelle SaDiablo has made her Offering to the Darkness, and reigns as Queen of Ebon Askavi. The Shadowlands lay under her protection. No longer will the corrupt Blood slaughter her people and defile her lands. But where one door has been closed, another may be opened...or broken through, and Jaenelle must unleash the terrible glory that is Witch to destroy her enemies once and for all.

Even so, she cannot stand alone. Somewhere, long lost in the madness of the Tangled Lands, is Daemon, her promised Consort. His unyielding love for Jaenelle will complete her Court and secure her power. Yet, even together, their strength may not be enough to stave off their enemies.

In the end, only Jeanelle's greatest sacrifice will be enough to save those she loves...

Review Quotes

"[The Black Jewels] series...has long been celebrated for its dark sensuality and focus on female characters....[the books] remain crucial foundations of the romantasy genre and paved the way for what followed."--Paste Magazine

Praise for Queen of the Darkness

"As engaging, as strongly characterized, and as fully-conceived as its predecessors...a perfect--and very moving--conclusion."--SF Site

"A storyteller of stunning intensity, Ms. Bishop has a knack for appealing but complex characterization realized in a richly drawn, imaginative ambiance."--RT Book Reviews

"A powerful finale for this fascinating, uniquely dark trilogy."--Locus

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop is a winner of the William L. Crawford Memorial Fantasy Award, presented by the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts, for the Black Jewels series. She is the author of the Novels of the Others--including Etched in Bone, Marked in Flesh, Vision in Silver, Murder of Crows, and Written in Red--and Lake Silence, Wild Country, and Crowbones, which are set in the world of the Others. She lives in Upstate New York.