Adonia

She felt close to fainting. Memories surfaced faster and faster, and the fear became more tormenting. She couldn't simply shake it off. Her revenge was the only thing that silenced those memories. Forgiveness? Never! The terrible experiences from her past continue to dictate Countess Adonia's actions to this day. She uses her power and magical abilities to take revenge on those she holds responsible for her suffering. Aside from her maid Danika, she trusts no one. With her help, Adonia begins to leave her tormenting fears behind and to hope for a new life in peace. But then her subjects incite a rebellion against Adonia, threatening to destroy everything she has built. When Danika also turns away from her, Adonia's worst fears come true. Adonia - Shadows of the Past is a fantasy novel about the struggle between two unequal women. While Countess Adonia battles her inner demons, maid Danika suffers from the loneliness that comes with serving the countess. She must choose between her loyalty to the countess and her newly blossoming love for Jannick.