Book I of the dark fantasy novel series Land of the Silent Ones Once united to create a fragile equilibrium against the king, three great houses – the Vargas, Strouts, and Anroths – turn against each other in a bitter struggle for dominance. At the center of this conflict is Magdala Varga, the calculating matriarch who seeks to increase her influence through blackmail and cunning schemes. But her actions unleash consequences that even she can’t control. As her son Michail starts to investigate his uncle Jeremy Anroth’s murder, he gets ensnared in a turbulent game of submission and desire. As he delves deeper into this treacherous landscape, the lines between right and wrong become blurred, leaving him questioning his own moral compass. Meanwhile, young lady Amelie Strout finds herself being targeted by a false rumor tarnishing her reputation and destroying her happiness. And as if that wasn't enough, she finds out that her family is on the brink of ruin. However, she is met with indifference from her father and brother upon warning them. With only her loyal servant Celine by her side, she tries to navigate through the turmoil of family strife and the menace of her unknown personal enemy. As their paths converge, alliances are to be shifted and loyalties tested. But who will ultimately get an upper hand? Can they influence the outcome, or are they mere pawns in the never-ending game of ancient beings beyond their understanding?