The Palace Beneath the Sea

<p> <b>A GREAT LOVE. A PALACE BENEATH THE SEA. A DEVASTATING BETRAYAL.</b><br><br><i><b>A doomed love story created the city of Ys, it's fitting that another one would end it . . .</b></i><br><br>Nolwenn is sure that her life's purpose is to defend her beloved city of Ys as a lighthouse keeper. But when a dangerous tide threatens Ys, the queen instead tasks Nolwen with collecting enough rare seasilk to shield the city from deadly sea monsters.<br><br>Determined to fulfill her task, Nolwenn recklessly puts her life in danger and is attacked by sea monsters. She's saved by Morvan, who is a korrigez, and has the torso of a human and the tail of a fish. Against her will, Morvan drags her deep beneath the sea to the coral palace of Below-Ys. Although terrified and homesick, Below-Ys is strange and beautiful - and so is Morvan. The more time Nolwenn spends below the surface, the less she is sure she wants to leave.<br><br>As danger draws ever nearer and Ys remains precariously unprotected, Nolwenn must decide between her heart and her home.<br><b><br>AUTHORS LOVE LAUREN WIESEBRON'S WRITING</b><br><br>'A sweeping debut that shimmers with romance and folklore . . . a lyrically layered fantasy that enchants from the first page' ELIZABETH LIM<br><br>'A dark enchantment with a beautiful heart. Its narrative spell is rich and poignant and will sweep you away' M.A. KUZNIAR<br><br>'An enchanting Slavic fairytale of dark whimsy, magic, and a touch of romance. Perfect for a cold winter's night' GEORGIA SUMMERS<br><br>'Sweeping and lyrical, rich with folk magic . . . an otherwordly dream of a read' JULES ARBEAUX</p>