Mathilde of the Mages

<p>As a powerful young Sorceress bred for success my family expected me to fetch a high bride price at the Mage Marriage Market.</p><p> </p><p>After being sold against my will to the highest bidder I ran away in despair leaving my family and enchanted village behind for life among the despised non-magical folk. No one had prepared me for what—or who—I would find.</p><p> </p><p>Moody and alluringly handsome Prince Théodore d'Orléans doesn't know of my powers when he takes me in as a palace servant. I only hope to be his simple maid girl living carefree in a castle. Vanishing dust from its high tower rooms and cleaning with swift spells with enough free time to wander the peaceful forest.</p><p> </p><p>When the prince demands that I become more keeping my magic hidden is no longer easy.</p><p> </p><p>Angsty fantasy with dark fairytale themes. Prequel to the <em>Mages in the Mundane </em>historical fantasy series.</p>