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Jamila Bernard

Beneath a Whispering Sky

Beneath a whispering sky, the Arabian desert holds its secrets close. Elara, the last Whisperer, carries the legacy of her people and the whispers of the djinn, bound to protect the mythical lost city of Zerzura. Her solitary existence in a hidden oasis is shattered by the arrival of Kaelen, a prince disguised as a commoner, his heart heavy with the weight of his kingdom's suffering.
Drawn together by fate and a shared quest to save Kaelen’s kingdom, they navigate treacherous dunes and scorching sands, their journey guided by ancient star-maps and the subtle whispers of the desert wind.  With every step, their undeniable attraction blossoms, a forbidden flower in a landscape of danger. But their quest for Zerzura does not go unnoticed.
The cunning Wazir Jazir, a djinn concealed in mortal form, burns with an ancient vengeance against Kaelen's royal bloodline. He unleashes assassins, veiled figures who move like shadows across the dunes, their blades imbued with djinn-fire, threatening to extinguish the burgeoning flame between Elara and Kaelen.
As they draw closer to Zerzura, Elara's connection to the djinn deepens, awakening not only the city's location but fragments of a forgotten past. She discovers that Zerzura holds the key to controlling the desert's magic, a power that can save Kaelen's kingdom—or destroy it.
Their final confrontation with Jazir takes place within Zerzura’s shimmering walls, a battle of wills and ancient magic. Elara embraces her power as the Whisperer, while Kaelen steps into his royal destiny.  But a shocking truth, a betrayal echoing through centuries, forces them to make a devastating choice: perpetuate a cycle of vengeance or forge a new path of forgiveness.
Under the whispering sky, their love story, born amidst the unforgiving sands, culminates in a moment of profound choice. The fate of their kingdom, the balance of magic, rests on the strength of their bond and their willingness to choose love over hate. Will they succumb to the darkness of the past, or will their love illuminate a new beginning?  The desert holds its breath, waiting for their answer.
101 printed pages
Original publication
2024
Publication year
2024
Publisher
PublishDrive
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