The First Chill of Autumn: 3 (Shards of a Broken Sword)

Llassar is an occupied country--but nobody seems to know it. Fae began to drift slowly into the land shortly after the birth of the crown princess Dion ferch Alawn fleeing a dark threat known only as the Guardians. But that was fifteen years ago and now there isnt a town in Llassar that isnt populated by or under the control of the fae. Smaller weaker and less talented at magic Llassarians are quickly finding out that theres no fighting the invasion that crept in so quietly and politely. Even the castle isnt free of fae: Those closest to the king and queen are faery advisors. As Dion ferch Alawn returns from a carefully sanitised tour of Outer Llassar her carriage breaks down and she gets a taste of what the real Llassar has become: Desperate enslaved and ripe for rebellion. Getting home safely is just the first problem she faces; the real struggle begins when Dion returns to the castle. Her new knowledge is inconvenient and unwelcome--to declare it treason. Includes the short story A TALE OF CARMINE & FANCY!