Third Daughter (The Royals of Dharia, Book One): Free Historical Romance, Steampunk

Susan Kaye Quinn

May 2017 · The Royals of Dharia Book 1 · Twisted Space LLC

About this ebook

Sneaking out of the palace wasn’t one of Aniri’s best ideas. But she’s the Third Daughter of the Queen of Dharia—zero responsibilities and zero royal duties. She’s just the backup daughter, in case her older sisters’ arranged marriages—to take the crown or broker an alliance—don’t quite work out. But once Aniri reaches her 18th birthday, she’ll be truly free… and then she can marry the charming fencing instructor she meets for fevered kisses in the forest.

But then the impossible happens—a marriage proposal. From a barbarian prince in the north, no less. And if Aniri refuses, the threat of their new flying weapon might bring war.

So she agrees to the young prince’s proposal, but only as a subterfuge to spy on him, find the weapon, and hopefully avoid both war and an arranged marriage to a man she doesn’t love. But once she arrives in the sweeping mountains of the north, she discovers the prince has his own secrets… and saving her country may end up breaking her heart.

This Bollywood-style royal romance takes you to an alternate East Indian world filled with skyships, saber duels, and lots of royal intrigue.

THIRD DAUGHTER is the first book in the Royals of Dharia trilogy.

"Steampunk fans will appreciate the airships, swordfights, illicit romance, fantastical technology, desperate escapes, last-minute rescues, and breathtaking scenery, all pulled together by a genuine sense of fun." - Publisher's Weekly

"One of the Top 10 E-Romances for 2014." - Library Journal

THE ROYALS OF DHARIA

Third Daughter (Book One)

Second Daughter (Book Two)

First Daughter (Book Three)

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Ratings and reviews

This is a great read. I have read literally hundreds of science fiction and fantasy books, yet nothing comes close to this one for originality and entertainment! A great blend of steampunk romantic adventure and intrigue! The take on India and it's exotic and complex culture turned into one of the most captivating reads I have ever experienced. There is no better presentation of an alien cultural and scientific setting. Loved the third princess' character and journey to finding True Love!!!

It's ok. It was entertaining enough, but I wouldn't recommend it. I think it would have been better if it was set in another mystical land and not based on Indian culture because aside from some outfits it nothing like Indian culture. Seems like lazy writing on the author to not do any research into the culture they are basing their book on. The only way I could get through it was thinking of it in a made up land. Their are other better books to read than this.

enjoyed the book and it was a nice little read. action, espionage, romance and a little science fiction sprinkled in. may read the samples of other 2 books first. not jumping to buy them but on the list as worthy reads. thank you authors always for your years of hard work! it's worth it whether we like your books or not because your fulfilling your dream and keep us awake!

About the author

Susan Kaye Quinn is a rocket scientist turned speculative fiction author who now uses her PhD to invent cool stuff in books. Her works range from young adult science fiction to adult future-noir, with side trips into royal fantasy romance and middle grade. Her bestselling novels and short stories have been optioned for Virtual Reality, translated into German and French, and featured in several anthologies.

She writes full-time from Chicago, inventing mind powers and dreaming of the Singularity.

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