The Book of the Blessed — Chris Lewis Gibson

THE BOOK OF THE BLESSEDKing Anthal came to the throne of Westrial vowing to protect magic, and all the ancient ways. But now he lies dying and witches, weather workers and Blue Priests alike fear the changes a new king will bring. From out of obscurity, the sorcerer Ash returns not only to aid the dying King Anthal, but to revive his bond to Prince Anson, who will be the first to suffer under the coming reign of his brother, Prince Cedd. Meanwhile, Myrne Herreboro, a lady of the North schooled in the magic of the South, sets out on her own journey, soon met by the roguish Wolf, while a young hustler called Pol finds affection with a crossdressing noble. The modern politics of a kingdom begin to touch the legends of its ancient land, and reawaken magic long forgotten.