Swordheart (Swordheart, #1)

by T. Kingfisher

“The will is upheld. Mistress Halla is Silas’s heir.” “What?” said Halla. “What?” said Malva. “Really?” said Halla. “What?” said Malva. “Thank you, wise sirs,” said Zale, and bowed deeply, while Halla dissolved into tears of sheer relief.