Priestess of Ishana

First in a four-part epic fantasy series, Priestess of Ishana draws on the true-life of a remarkable Bronze Age Hittite queen who ruled over one of history's most powerful empires.
In the Hitolian empire, Tesha, a young priestess, navigates the temple’s political intrigues and an unwanted betrothal. Then a sorcerer calls down a fiery curse upon her city—which an older priestess insists only Tesha can undo. This forbidden magic horrifies Tesha—even more because it has secretly called to her. When Tesha meets the accused sorcerer, a connection sparks. Yet acting on this love imperils her family and city. Moreover, he is the younger brother of the Great King, and suddenly, his enemies from across the empire descend upon her. In this battle, she has only her ingenuity, her magic, and the help of her blind sister—the only person she can trust. Will Tesha uncover a deadly conspiracy against the man who offers the love she’s dreamed of, or will she bring about her own destruction?