In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster who takes a new bride each night, only to end her life by morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad's closest friend falls victim to him, she vows vengeance and volunteers to be his next bride. Determined to survive and end Khalid's reign of terror, Shahrzad captivates him with enchanting stories, knowing each dawn could be her last. However, she discovers that Khalid is not the monster she imagined; he is a boy with a tormented heart, and she unexpectedly falls in love with him. This realization feels like an unforgivable betrayal, yet Shahrzad understands that all is not as it seems within the palace walls. She is resolved to uncover the secrets hidden there and, despite her feelings, prepare to take Khalid's life as retribution for the lives he's taken. Can their love endure in a world filled with stories and secrets? Inspired by A Thousand and One Nights, this tale is a sumptuous and enthralling read from beginning to end, showcasing a mesmerizing narrative that captivates the reader.
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Táto séria vás vtiahne do sveta inšpirovaného Tisíc a jednou nocou, kde sa intrigy, mágia a romantika snúbia s napätím. Sleduje príbeh mladej ženy, ktorá sa odvážne postaví tyranskému vládcovi s cieľom odhaliť jeho tajomstvá a ochrániť svoj ľud. Každý večer sa jej darí prežiť vďaka rozprávaniu príbehov, ktoré uchvátia nielen kráľa, ale aj čitateľov. Zistite, či láska a pravda môžu zvíťaziť nad krutosťou a zradou v tomto epickom dobrodružstve.
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