Naamah’s Blessing

The third book in Jacqueline Carey’s Naamah Trilogy is titled “Naamah’s Blessing.” When Moirin returns to Terre d’Ange, the royal family has fallen apart. Overcome with sadness over the death of his wife, Queen Jehanne, King Daniel is unable to govern. A vulnerable pawn amid shifting political allegiances is three-year-old Desirée, a vision of her mother, while Prince Thierry is on an expedition exploring the treacherous forests of Terra Nova.

As Moirin navigates the complex Court intrigues, he assumes the role of Desirée’s oath-sworn guardian. Raphael de Mereliot, her cunning ex-lover, reappears in the meantime, making her pay for her previous transgressions. The book tells an exciting tale while fusing romance, fantasy, and political intrigue.