As far as the citizens of Valmenessia were concerned, Nora did not exist.
Alta. Elementum. Assassin. Spy.
Nora is a secret soldier for King Dominic, and her allegiances are magically tied to him. When he commands her to extinguish a threat and bring a wayward lord to heel, Nora is driven to fulfil his wishes.
In Valmenessia, the powerful rule in subtlety, like spiders weaving their invisible webs, and Nora prides herself on the role she plays in pulling those strings.
After all, if she does not exist, why would her conscience?
Alta is an adult fantasy novella set prior to the events of Liars and Light. It contains cursing, sexual references, violence, and other adult themes. Visit the author's website for a list of content warnings.
Rebecca Camm is a Melbourne writer who loves reading and all things magical.
She strongly believes in the power stories have in changing lives. Just like her, Rebecca’s characters are flawed, yet they are continually learning. Unlike her, they are confident, witty, and just generally more exciting.
When her children allow her free time, she is either writing or attempting to conquer her ever growing tbr pile.
Thank you Rebecca Camm for proving me with a free copy of the novella in exchange for an honest review!
This was such an exciting introduction to the world of Valmenessia! This book features Nora, one of the MCs from Liars and Light, who is assigned a mission from her King to eliminate a threat to the crown.
We get a sneak peek into how the magic system works in Valmenessia, as well as the intriguing political maneuvers that Nora fulfills on behalf of the King. However, not everything may be as it seems, and this novella was the perfect teaser for what readers can look forward to in Liars and Light!