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Ardent Ascension
For the Duchess, murder comes uninvited in Ardent Ascension.
Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier has returned to Saphire at long last. After months of being away from her homeland, Jax is looking forward to spending her days working to better the lives of her people. Yet, shortly after her return to court, Jax receives a letter from the Earl of Croxfordshire, requesting her presence at an engagement party for the Earl's nephew, Yanis, and Lady Uma Dorrow. Happy to celebrate Uma's upcoming nuptials, Jax, Perry, and their friends set out for what is sure to be a joyous weekend full of love and laughter.
However, the atmosphere is anything but festive once they arrive at the grand Saphirian estate. The Croxfords are all on edge, and Jax begins to wonder what secrets Uma's future in-laws are hiding. Things take a turn for the worse when a man is found dead the morning after a vicious storm. With Uma's happiness at stake, Jax and her companions are determined to uncover who amongst them is a killer.
After all, it isn't really a royal affair without a mystery to solve.
Praise for the Court of Mystery
"A magical, whimsical read"
"Nancy Drew Meets Throne of Glass"
"Intrigue, action, and great characters make for a fast-paced read!"
"If you loved Game of Thrones, this is the series for you. Deep, involving characters and world-building on a grand scale makes this a must-read for any fan of fantasy and adventure. A truly immersive experience."
The Court of Mystery series includes the following Duchess Jacqueline
Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier has returned to Saphire at long last. After months of being away from her homeland, Jax is looking forward to spending her days working to better the lives of her people. Yet, shortly after her return to court, Jax receives a letter from the Earl of Croxfordshire, requesting her presence at an engagement party for the Earl's nephew, Yanis, and Lady Uma Dorrow. Happy to celebrate Uma's upcoming nuptials, Jax, Perry, and their friends set out for what is sure to be a joyous weekend full of love and laughter.
However, the atmosphere is anything but festive once they arrive at the grand Saphirian estate. The Croxfords are all on edge, and Jax begins to wonder what secrets Uma's future in-laws are hiding. Things take a turn for the worse when a man is found dead the morning after a vicious storm. With Uma's happiness at stake, Jax and her companions are determined to uncover who amongst them is a killer.
After all, it isn't really a royal affair without a mystery to solve.
Praise for the Court of Mystery
"A magical, whimsical read"
"Nancy Drew Meets Throne of Glass"
"Intrigue, action, and great characters make for a fast-paced read!"
"If you loved Game of Thrones, this is the series for you. Deep, involving characters and world-building on a grand scale makes this a must-read for any fan of fantasy and adventure. A truly immersive experience."
The Court of Mystery series includes the following Duchess Jacqueline
241 pages, Paperback
Published December 16, 2022
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About the author
Sarah E. Burr
27 books242 followersSarah E. Burr lives near New York City. Hailing from the small town of Appleton, Maine, she has been dreaming of being Nancy Drew since she was a little girl. After not finding any mysteries in corporate America, Sarah began creating some of her own.
She writes the award-winning Glenmyre Whim Mysteries, the Trending Topic Mysteries, the Book Blogger Mysteries, and the Court of Mystery series. "You Can’t Candle the Truth" was a 2022 NGIBA Best Mystery Finalist and a 2022 Silver Falchion Best Supernatural Mystery Finalist. "Too Much to Candle" was a 2023 NGIBA Best Paranormal Finalist, and "#TagMe for Murder" was a 2024 NGIBA Best Chick Lit Finalist.
Sarah is the co-host of "It's Bookish Time," a live-streamed web series featuring author interviews and book discussions. She writes on the Writers Who Kill blogging team and is a member of Sisters in Crime. When she’s not spinning up stories, Sarah sings Broadway show tunes, plays video games with her husband, and enjoys walks with her rescue dogs, Eevee and Itto.
Stay connected with Sarah and receive free stories, be the first to learn about book news, book deals, and more by signing up for her newsletter: https://bit.ly/saraheburrbookssignup.
She writes the award-winning Glenmyre Whim Mysteries, the Trending Topic Mysteries, the Book Blogger Mysteries, and the Court of Mystery series. "You Can’t Candle the Truth" was a 2022 NGIBA Best Mystery Finalist and a 2022 Silver Falchion Best Supernatural Mystery Finalist. "Too Much to Candle" was a 2023 NGIBA Best Paranormal Finalist, and "#TagMe for Murder" was a 2024 NGIBA Best Chick Lit Finalist.
Sarah is the co-host of "It's Bookish Time," a live-streamed web series featuring author interviews and book discussions. She writes on the Writers Who Kill blogging team and is a member of Sisters in Crime. When she’s not spinning up stories, Sarah sings Broadway show tunes, plays video games with her husband, and enjoys walks with her rescue dogs, Eevee and Itto.
Stay connected with Sarah and receive free stories, be the first to learn about book news, book deals, and more by signing up for her newsletter: https://bit.ly/saraheburrbookssignup.
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January 16, 2023
Once again, Sarah provided the perfect distraction following a rather dense sci-fi work and the insanity that is the first week of the new term. Ardent Ascension, like all of her work, was a light and breezy break from the everyday routine. Intentional or not, her references to the place where she went to college and where I still work brought a knowing smile every few pages.
October 2, 2025
Another fabulous foray into fantasy fiction! I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
November 23, 2023
Sarah does not disappoint. Another book finished in one day. I love that there is a celebration for Uma’s engagement. My favorite part of the book was when they arrived at Uma’s future in laws home and Jax says that its so nice to have made it here with no problems. Of course that is when the oddities begin. Such an enticing mystery, I totally did not see the suspected murderer coming! I recommend to those who love mystery, intrigue, unsuspecting crimes, & family drama.
January 18, 2023
Court of Mystery series books 1-9
I've thoroughly enjoyed reading this series. I'm about to go check to see if Amazon has a book 10. If not I'll start one of the other series. Highly recommend Sarah E. Burr's writing. She just draws you in with the suspense.
I've thoroughly enjoyed reading this series. I'm about to go check to see if Amazon has a book 10. If not I'll start one of the other series. Highly recommend Sarah E. Burr's writing. She just draws you in with the suspense.
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