Blood and Memory - Fiona McIntosh

The Quickening - Book 2

Wyl Thirsk has witnessed his best friend horrifically murdered by his King. All those close to Wyl have been traumatised in some way, and now Wyl's sister is being ruthlessly hunted down. Celimus will stop at nothing, it seems to destroy the Thirsk dynasty.

The King has also turned his attention to the neighbouring realm of Briavel - and the woman Wyl loves. Wyl is desperate to return to Valentyna and prevent her marriage to Celimus, but fate has other plans. Trapped by Myrren's sinister gift of magic, Wyl must first track down the elusive Manwitch - the only person who can help him solve the Quickening.

Review:
Seductive fantasy reading.

The Quickening - Book 2