Destiny Arising
The Naturae Series Book 3
by Jan Foster
Five Queens will die… bringing chaos to the Naturae realm.
Aioffe and Joshua return to Tudor England seeking a safe haven for their family, yet celestial portents predict disaster. Under Queen Mary I’s rule, the Catholic church has gripped power and the fae are in danger and unwelcome.
Imprisoned for murder, their friend and se’er witch Nemis awaits her trial, but is crippled by visions of royal deaths.
When Queen Mary dies, political and religious upheaval shroud the horrifying truth. Aioffe and Joshua are the only people who believe Nemis’s prophecy… a killer of queens has started a campaign of terror.
As the trial looms, with Nemis’s life at stake, the murderer strikes again. It becomes clear – being different doesn’t mean you are invincible. Aioffe is destined to die next, unless the hunted becomes the hunter.
Past and present collide as the family embarks on a dangerous and forbidden journey across Elizabethan England and Scotland in search of answers. Can they capture the murderer before more queens die and a Treaty protecting all fae, witches and vampires is destroyed? Or is Aioffe’s destiny foretold after all?
But… if five crowns tumble… King Henry Fitzroy, a vampire ruling over a fae nation, can’t help but see the opportunity in Nemis’s prophecy. Is this the moment when he arises into his destiny?
★★★★★ Destiny Arising – Book 3 of the Naturae Series, infusing Tudor times with magic. Weaving together suspenseful adventure, mystery and authentic history, this historical fantasy with a dash of horror will keep you turning the pages to reveal the truth of the past. If you like magical realism, hidden worlds, historical authenticity, swashbuckling adventure, and captivating characters, you’ll love the Naturae Series! ★★★★★
5 out of 5 fairies
I have been absolutely addicted to this series. Each installment adds a new layer, a new challenge, and lets you dive deeper into this fictional historic version of the UK. This was no exception, easily drawing you back into the story, and reacquainting you with characters from previous installments. There was so much going on in this one – a lot of players in the game, and one of them has deadly intentions. The plot is complex but moves along smoothly, and makes it extremely hard to take reading breaks. It does get a bit dark sometimes, and some real things that happened are referenced, so be aware of that going in. This isn’t a light fantasy – it’s heavy, it’s full of morally gray characters, and it’ll stick with you long after you finish the final page. I highly recommend starting from the beginning so you can fully appreciate the level of character and world-building, but if you enjoy historical fantasy, you don’t want to miss out on this series!
Jan writes in between being a mummy, business consultant and landlord. In her spare time, she loves reading with children in her local school and helping them find the joy and escapism in books. Passionate about getting kids active, the Mitch and Mooch series is aimed at supporting children with not only reading and comprehension but also trying new activities. She also loves history and folklore, which has fed into her historical fantasy ‘Naturae’ series of novels.
Jan is based in the North West of England and tries to drag her family and dogs out into the wilds or into windswept castles as much as possible – when it’s not raining!
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