{"product_id":"the-butcher-and-the-bard-dark-magic-series","title":"The Butcher and the Bard (Dark Magic Series)","description":"Marai is a mercenary. She is known amongst criminals of the shadows as the Lady Butcher. She lives in a world that abhors magic and punishes all magical folk, forcing Marai to hide her true self. She is half-fae, one of the last of her kind, after her people were savagely massacred.\nBut when Marai takes a commission from Ruenen, a young bard running from two powerful kingdoms, she is forced to confront the magic she’s tucked away inside herself as darkness spreads across the Continent of Astye.\nMarai must protect Ruenen, and get him safely to the mysterious land of Andara, before he falls into the hands of cruel kings, bloodthirsty vampires, vengeful pirates, and mysterious dark magic.\nIs Ruenen’s secret worth risking Marai’s own life? Is Marai ready to confront the demons of her past, and embrace her strength within?\n\"The Butcher and the Bard\"is the first book in J. E. Harter’s new electrifying Dark Magic Series.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0C91V8KC1\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0C91V8KC1.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Harter, J. E.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43336699707453,"sku":"BVV.B0C91V8KC1.G","price":12.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0C91V8KC1-0.jpg?v=1783803538","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-butcher-and-the-bard-dark-magic-series","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}