Books in The Populace Edict series

Part 2 of the Populace Edict - Life at Auldenway Castle is disrupted when tragedy befalls the kingdom. Crown Prince Acthiel is dead and King Vianor is fighting to survive injuries sustained during an attack by bandits on the way back from their annual tour. The Mid-Summer Bazaar and Feat of Arms tournament prove to be the perfect distraction as the queen and her trusted adviser begin to search for her other children. The lives of four former orphans: Wadye, Dell, Cameron and Kyi, and the prince’s cousins, Faelan and Anya take a strange turn when they all suddenly find themselves cast in the light.

“Keep to the shadows,” is what the four orphans: Wayde, Dell, Cameron and Kyi have been told all their lives. Now they are being thrust into a world where clothing, meals and housing will no longer be provided. One full of high-bloods that are free to do anything they please to indentured serfs. At the same time, King Vianor is taking his spoiled son, Crown-prince Acthiel, with him on his annual tour in hopes of making him see serfs aren’t his personal playthings.When unexpected tragedy befalls the kingdom, alliances are questioned, plots are hatched, and the role of the prince and the former orphans will become uncertain.