The Gift of Redemption: Asphodel Cycle 2 by Celina Summers

After the defeat of the Duke de Spesialle's armies, Tamsen de Asphodel finds herself weakened and ill.  The toll of the magic she called has ravaged her body, but the demands of the Elven Realm and the kingdom of Ansienne call her to continued duty.  With Brial at her side, she ignores her fragility and dives headlong into the political turmoil of both nations.  Unfortunately, her uncle Spesialle is not finished with her yet. When she finds herself at his mercy, she must gather all of her wits and courage to combat him.  And when the gods demand an answer to the question What gift can buy the redemption of the Elves?  Tamsen must decide if she is brave enough to give the right answer.

Raves for The Reckoning of Asphodel:

"...She weaves a tale that is both familiar and unexpected; because she remains so true to the genre, readers can trust her to lead them to explore untried paths in a familiar fantasy landscape..."--MyShelf.com 

"...This is a serious fantasy novel, not the verbal equivalent of a computer game..."--Novelspot.com

"...THE RECKONING OF ASPHODEL is a masterpiece in word building, character building and delivering a story so complex and heart felt, the reader is caught up in it all until the last page is read..."--Love Romances & More  

COMING JUNE 6, 2008 from Aspen Mountain Press and other distributors!