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The Captive Kingdom (the Ascendance Series, Book 4)

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

A return to Carthya’s unsettled past

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A return to Carthya’s unsettled past

The fourth Ascendance Series novel places Jaron, now king of Carthya, in a crisis that reaches back to his family history. After he is captured at sea, his captors confront him with accusations and the crown and sword associated with his older brother, Darius. Those objects raise the possibility that Jaron’s understanding of the past is incomplete, while the struggle for the throne puts the kingdom’s future at stake. The book combines a royal hostage situation with questions of loyalty, family, and political power, continuing the series’ focus on Jaron’s efforts to protect Carthya.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers of the earlier Ascendance Series books who want to return to Jaron’s story.
  • For middle-grade fantasy readers interested in kingdoms, royal succession, and family secrets.

Themes

Family history and secretsLoyalty and responsibilityRoyal succession and powerProtecting a kingdom

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Book overview

Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this fourth book of the Ascendance Series!

 

In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him -- but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.

 

On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items -- including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.

 

Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne -- and a battle to save his kingdom.

 

Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.

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