Return to a blistering world of revenge in the second of Laura Sebastian's New York Times-bestselling Ash Princess fantasy trilogy. After escaping from imprisonment under the brutal Kaiser, Theodosia is on the run, plotting to take revenge and reclaim her rightful place as queen of the enslaved Astreans. Thousands of miles away from her people and her throne, Theo and her friends must work to gather an army. And the only way is to auction herself as a bride - to the kingdom who will pay the most. Freedom always comes at a price and with the Kaiser closing in, she must rely on her wits to identify who she can really trust. A tale of love, revenge, power and betrayal, Lady Smoke is the epic fantasy sequel to the New York Times-bestselling Ash Princess. 'A darkly enchanting page-turner you won't be able to put down' Bustle on Ash Princess 'Will submerge readers in a turbulent and enthralling plot' Kirkus Reviews on Ash Princess