The Viper Queen is a tale of war, betrayal, and the unyielding rise of a woman forged in chaos. Justine Orwil, Duchess of Saraqustah, flees to Austria in hopes of escaping the relentless epidemic that ravages her homeland. But when she returns to Spain, she does not come home to peace but only to war and ruin. Ambushed by merciless bandits, torn from the safety of her noble life, and forced to witness the brutal murder of her betrothed, she finds herself caught in a maelstrom of treachery. With cunning as sharp as any blade, she must navigate a world where power is stolen, not given.The enemy does not fear her. They will. For the Viper Queen does not beg, she does not bow—she strikes.