The Hidden Prince

The city of Skyvale is in trouble. Magic use is rampant. Crime is spreading. Told from the perspective of Tobiah, the crown prince with a dangerous secret, and set two years before the heart-racing action of The Orphan Queen, this 100-page digital novella brings to life one of Jodi Meadows's most beloved characters.

Tobiah Pierce knows he is a spoiled, sheltered prince, and he's tired of it. His only chance for freedom is if his cousin, James Rayner, passes the trials to be one of his bodyguards. But when Tobiah takes a rare opportunity to escape a courtly celebration and he witnesses a horrible—and magical—crime, he must make a momentous decision: return to the ignorance and comfort of the palace, or risk everything to discover the truth?

The Hidden Prince is the first of four prequel novellas that offer existing fans a deeper insight into a favorite character and the complex city of Skyvale, while new readers will find a stunning introduction to this rich world and the heart-pounding fantasy of the Orphan Queen series.

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• Sheltered Hero: Crown Prince Tobiah is tired of the palace walls and his father's protection. But his first taste of freedom plunges him into a conspiracy he may not be ready for.
• Illegal Magic: When Tobiah witnesses a brutal magical attack in his own court, he discovers a dark side to Skyvale that his tutors never mentioned.
• Secrets and Lies: Everyone from the king to the newest lord at court seems to be hiding something. And Tobiah has a dangerous secret of his own that could destroy everything.
• The Orphan Queen Prequel: Discover the world of Skyvale and the backstory of a beloved character two years before the events of The Orphan Queen. Perfect for new readers and existing fans alike.