Length2h 36m
About this audiobook
Marius, King of the South and husband to warrior-princess Riffe, faces quiet resentment from his court who see him as overshadowed by his wife's military fame. Rather than resort to flashy displays of magic, he proves his worth through meticulous administration—building infrastructure, managing fair taxation, and maintaining honest accounting. When insulted at dinner, he responds with dignity rather than force, earning gradual respect.
Meanwhile, in the North, Marius's dying grandfather calls a King Trial—a competition among descendants to choose the next ruler. Despite already wearing a crown, Marius is summoned. The contestants include: Yenna from the Deep North, the pompous Duke Corwin, knight Sir Anttias (Marius's childhood friend who once promised to marry Riffe), and Marius himself.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance
Length2 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 20, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Weight of Crowns
8Chapter Seven: Prophecies and Patterns
2Chapter One: The Weather Tower
9Chapter Eight: The Trial of Politics
3Chapter Two: The King Trial
10Chapter Nine: The Trial of Endurance
4Chapter Three: The Northern Road
11Chapter Ten: The Choice
5Chapter Four: The Presentation
12Chapter Eleven: What You Never Wanted
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6Chapter Five: Old Friends
13Chapter Twelve: The Collector of Lost Things
7Chapter Six: The Trial of Competence
14Epilogue: The little lights
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