The Witch's Gambit - Crimson Grimoire - Book 1 In the realm of Meridian, necromancer Anya von Albrecht is thrust into a treacherous game of power and peril. Bound to the merciless Lord Cedric Aethelstone in a bid to uphold her family's legacy, Anya stumbles upon the Crimson Grimoire, an ancient text with the potential to awaken a cosmic terror that hungers for destruction. With the guidance of enigmatic druidess Isolde Sylvestri, a delicate balance between dark sorcery and natural magic is struck. But as shadows of betrayal and ambition loom large, Anya is faced with harrowing choices that could unleash cataclysmic forces. To safeguard Meridian from impending doom, Anya must embrace her necromantic lineage, engage in deadly duels with foes aplenty, and make heart-wrenching sacrifices that test the very essence of her humanity. "The Witch's Gambit" weaves a spellbinding tapestry of political intrigue, forbidden passion, and a potent magic that threatens to plunge Meridian into eternal night. In a world where trust is a scarce commodity, Anya must navigate a realm rife with danger and deceit, all while grappling with the weight of her decisions on her heart, kin, and the very fate of the kingdom itself.