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which is set against the beautiful backdrop of New Orleans, is a murder mystery with plenty of romance, power, and intrigue.is centered on twin protagonists Cristina “Cris” and Clement “Clem” Trudeau. Heirs to a powerful, magical, and dethroned family, the pair realize their sick mother has been cursed by someone on the magic council who's ready to rule.
The ancient tunnels cutting through the underbelly of St. John’s Cathedral were as musty as they were dank and riddled with cob- webs and dust, but Valentina luxuriated in every moment down there. Gen Queens had trekked through those same passages for hundreds of years to lead their council and the people of the generational-magic community. Valentina would become a part of that history, too. Only problem was, she wished she could catapult her mother from the throne that should be hers.
Valentina’s stomach sank. She hoped Granny would keep their secret—that Valentina’s presence tonight had been entirely her own idea, that she’d pleaded with her granny for weeks to let her come. Valentina preferred her mother not know she’d already set her sights on the throne. Granny tucked the cerulean snakeskin clutch that matched her dress under one arm and frowned up at Mom. “I’m confused.” She cocked her head to one side, standing tall in the low light, despite being a full head shorter. She had a gentle, oval face and skin the color of taupe with bold copper undertones and was small in stature; but her five-foot-four frame was packed to the brim with the tenacity of a giant—one who wasn’t afraid to stomp on anyone who stood in her way.
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