The Gilded Crown: The Raven's Trade, Book by Marianne Gordon

In this enchanting debut novel, "Hellevir's Gift," Hellevir possesses a rare and powerful ability to resurrect the dead, a gift intertwined with a heavy toll extracted by Death himself. From her childhood, Hellevir has navigated the delicate balance of life and death, knowing each revival demands a piece of her own vitality.

When Princess Sullivain, the kingdom's sole heir, falls victim to assassination, Hellevir is summoned by the Queen to perform the impossible: bring the Princess back from the clutches of Death. The stakes are high as Sullivain's death threatens to plunge the realm into chaos and civil strife. Bound by duty and compelled by her growing affection for Sullivain, Hellevir undertakes the daunting task, knowing she must keep the Princess alive at any cost.

As Hellevir grapples with the complexities of her gift and the demands of royalty, she finds herself drawn deeper into a web of intrigue and political machinations. The Queen's command to protect Sullivain becomes increasingly challenging as tensions escalate and threats loom on the horizon. Hellevir's sacrifices mount as she trades more of herself to sustain the life of the Princess she's grown to love.

Yet, Death remains an ever-present specter, reminding Hellevir of the ultimate price her gift demands. With war looming and her own well-being at risk, Hellevir must navigate the treacherous waters of courtly life while safeguarding Sullivain from unseen enemies.

"Hellevir's Gift" promises a captivating blend of fantasy, romance, and political intrigue, exploring themes of sacrifice, love, and the precarious balance between life and death. As Hellevir confronts her fate and the consequences of her extraordinary abilities, readers are invited into a world where magic and mortality collide in unexpected ways.