Betrayals

Book 2 in the Anita Histories
Anita is betrayed by one she suspects, one she does not but should and worst, by herself.
Anita's story continues. She consolidates her claim on the Pality of Darham with many of the Holdings which rebelled against her coming under her sway. She discovers more about her unique capabilities but it also raises more questions.
The enmity of the Servants of The Bear, supported by the Southern Holdings, increases and poses the greatest threat to her and the social restructuring she is overseeing in Darham. The new leader of the Servants is utterly committed to her removal. His conviction is further fuelled by the elevation and protection of Lady Mavis within Darham. Both are anathema to him and he schemes to permanently remove Anita and Mavis, initiating numerous attempts on their lives. Anita's at times impulsive actions lead to situations which only work to confirm his worst fears. The Servants denounce her as 'a friend of the taint' and lead the Southern Holdings against Darham again. The resulting conflict leads to an unexpected outcome for The Servant, pushes Anita to an extreme she might never return from and awakens a power from a long lost age.