He allows Kelsea and Lazarus to leave and escorts them to the trail to New London. The ensuing speech she makes impresses him. The Fetch asks her about her politics should she be crowned as queen. One night Kelsea drinks mead and plays poker for the first time. She is drawn to the Fetch even though he is an infamous criminal. Kelsea is allowed more freedom and gets to know the men a little. They are held prisoner by their saviors, the Fetch and his men. He fights valiantly but another group has to swoop in to rescue them. Kelsea and Lazarus get separated from the others. On the way to New London, the team is attacked by Mort hawks and then a nefarious group. Kelsea hopes to win the respect and loyalty of her guard.
The next morning, she awakes to the necklace glowing brilliantly, something it has never done before. Kelsea opens a secret package from Carlin to discover a twin to the sapphire necklace she has worn around her neck since birth.
She is hesitant to say goodbye but knows her call is to rule. When she turns 19, the queen’s guard arrives to escort her to her new home, the Keep. Kelsea’s mother dies at the young age of 28, and Kelsea does not know who her father is. Her mother, Queen Elyssa, hid her far away from New London to keep her safe and ensure she receives an education fitting for her future role as queen. Kelsea has been raised by Barty and Carlin.
***** Everything below is a SPOILER ***** What happened in The Queen of the Tearling? – Arlen Thorne – the evil man who carried out the monthly shipments of Tear citizens to the Mort – The Red Queen – the evil queen of Mortmesne, the neighboring kingdom – Father Tyler – the meek, bookish priest Kelsea chooses as her obligatory faith advisor – Pen – the man assigned as Kelsea’s personal bodyguard whom she trusts very much – The Fetch – the handsome, mysterious criminal who seems to have much knowledge and power – Lazarus (aka The Mace) – the man Kelsea chooses as her captain of the guard – Kelsea Glynn/Raleigh – the nineteen year old Queen of the Tearling
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