Description
In a kingdom ruled by a ruthless boy-king, each dawn brings new sorrow to a family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is feared as a monster. Every night, he marries a new bride, only to have her strangled with a silk cord by morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad’s closest friend becomes one of Khalid’s victims, Shahrzad vows revenge and volunteers to be his next bride. She is determined to survive and end the caliph’s reign of terror.
Night after night, Shahrzad captivates Khalid with her stories, ensuring her survival even though she knows each dawn could be her last. Unexpectedly, she begins to see a different side of Khalid. The monster she imagined is actually a boy with a tormented soul. Incredibly, Shahrzad finds herself falling in love. How can this be? It’s an unforgivable betrayal. Yet, Shahrzad realizes that not everything is as it appears in the palace. She decides to uncover the secrets within and, despite her love, remains prepared to take Khalid’s life to avenge the many lives he’s taken. Can their love endure in this world of stories and secrets?
