Truth Cursed

"Truth Cursed" introduces Cressida Hoth, an orphaned young woman burdened by a peculiar curse that compels her to always speak the truth. Sent to a secluded finishing school, she soon learns it's a clandestine training ground for a rebel spy ring. Cressida is tasked with infiltrating the royal court, navigating a world of ball gowns and espionage. Her curse, however, poses a constant threat, risking exposure for herself and her team. As she delves deeper, Cressida uncovers a hidden history of the kingdom and the true origins of her affliction, revealing a conspiracy far grander than she imagined. This book is ideal for young adult readers who enjoy fantasy, mystery, and adventure, exploring themes of identity, courage, and uncovering truth.

Cressida Hoth is alone in the world. Orphaned and unwanted, she is inflicted with a peculiar curse by her mischievous aunts and banished to a finishing school in the secluded kingdom of Dernmont. Students train in every accomplishment suitable for young ladies: music, dancing, etiquette...and strangely, poison-making, fencing, and lock-picking. The school is a front for a rebel spy ring, and when her training is complete, Cressida is selected to join a mission to infiltrate the kingdom's royal court. She has been thrown unceremoniously into a world of ball gowns and espionage, but she is still under a curse, and it threatens to expose them all. Defending her teammates and her secret, Cressida discovers that the kingdom's buried history and the truth behind her curse run far deeper than she imagined.