A Review Of A Conspiracy Of Kings?

A Conspiracy of Kings is a young adult novel that blends action and philosophy, focusing on political machinations between warring nations. The story follows Sophos, who becomes the king of Sounis after his uncle’s death. As civil war brews, Sophos is kidnapped by kidnappers seeking a puppet king. Sophos escapes by hiding himself in a palace. The novel begins with a third-person prologue where Sophos and his wise advisor, the Magus, arrive in Attolia to attract attention.

The story follows Sophos, who becomes the respected and loved King of Attolia. His childhood friend, Eugenides, becomes the King of Sounis. The novel explores the political tension of the world with a prince who everyone sees as a disappointment. The tragic story’s point of view is unique, focusing on the corrosive effect of brutality on Nazi family life as seen through the eyes of a naïf.

A Conspiracy of Kings is rated 5 bookcases by Goodreads and is a thrilling blend of action, intrigue, danger, revenge, and romance. The novel is a sequel to The Lady of Mercia’s Daughter Mercia, AD918, and is published by Greenwillow Books Publication.