''The Born Queen'' is a fantasy novel by

Greg Keyes Gregory Keyes (born April 11, 1963) is an US, American writer of science fiction and fantasy who has written both original and media-related novels under both the names J. Gregory Keyes and Greg Keyes. Early life Keyes was born in Meridian, Missi ...

. It is the fourth and final novel in the series ''

The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone ''The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone'' is the name of a fantasy novel series by Gregory Keyes, written between 2003 and 2008. They follow the story of Anne Dare, descendant of Virginia Dare, a famed ruler who used her magic to aid the kingdom of Cro ...

''.

Plot summary

In this final novel of the series, Anne Dare, finally on the throne of Crotheny, goes to war with both the Church and the powerful northern nation of Hansa. Her eldritch powers continue to grow and threaten to overwhelm her. The monk Stephen Darige, now aligned with the Blood Knight, attempts to fulfill his role in an ancient prophecy, while the Holter Aspar White continues to battle abominations and save his forest, while trying to understand the mysteries surrounding him. Meanwhile the dessrator Cazio is rescued by and reunited with his mentor, the swordmaster z'Accato. Queen Muriele and the now badly injured Sir Neil MeqVren are sent by Anne to Hansa on a mission of peace, while they covertly look for a way to defeat them.

External links

Greg Keyes Official Site

Summary at Del Rey Online
American fantasy novels Novels by J. Gregory Keyes 2008 American novels Del Rey books {{2000s-fantasy-novel-stub