This story is about a female assassin in the Middle Ages. Based on historical political intrigues and wars that surrounded the real twelve-year-old Duchess of Brittany and her court, the story also has a fantasy element. Ismae is trained in a special convent devoted to St. Mortrain (the god of death), and as his daughter, has special gifts that aid her in her efforts to defend the duchess from countless plots and threats. Grave Mercy is beautifully written, with a great balance of character development and action, and some romance thrown in.
This one isn't free, but I was able to get it through the library after a few weeks on hold. I already put the next one on hold!
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