Unforgiveable betrayals, devious motives, and forbidden love collide in the first installment of internationally bestselling author Sally Green's epic new fantasy series, perfect for Game of Thrones fans.       In a land tinged with magic and a bustling trade in an illicit supernatural substance, destiny will intertwine the fates of five players:  A visionary princess determined to forge her own path.  An idealistic solider whose heart is at odds with his duty.  A streetwise hunter tracking the most dangerous prey.  A charming thief with a powerful hidden identity.  A loyal servant on a quest to avenge his kingdom.      Their lives intersect with a stolen bottle of demon smoke. As war approaches, they must navigate a tangled web of political intrigue, shifting alliances, and forbidden love in order to uncover the dangerous truth about the strangely powerful smoke that interwines their fates.