The Spymaster and The Rake: The Andistalkern Sequence Book One: 1

When madness strikes the Kingdom Household of up-Arran the region is declared plague-ridden and its borders sealed. Only four-year-old Jared smuggled out by his mother survives.Twenty years later Jared arrives at the al-Rafael Household to end his affair with its ruler Lady Morgain. Before he can say a word however he is arrested and accused of spying. Tortured into confessing he loses his career his home and his freedom. When a voice starts whispering in his head he fears he is losing something even more precious. His mind.Born outside of wedlock Armon bal-Rafael is considered an embarrassment by his family and hidden from the world. Lonely and isolated he becomes obsessed with his lifelong companion Lady Morgain.Jealous of her relationship with Jared he arranges for Jareds arrest and supplies the evidence which forces Jareds confession. Now he expects Jared to work for him as a spy.