<p><em>When do you risk everything for love?</em></p><p>Aaliya Reiner is made of strong stuff. But when her mother passes on, she seems to lose her grip on life. Things don&rsquo;t seem to get better with her sister, Maddalena, who&rsquo;s estranged and enjoying the benefits that come in a marriage of power and opulence.</p><p>Aaliya takes refuge in a passionate and hidden love affair, hoping to fill the void left by her mother&rsquo;s death.&nbsp;</p><p>But desire can be deadly and the kingdom of Traegos is becoming a dangerous place. When the dark storm of politics and power begins to blow, choice and chance collide leaving Aaliya with only one option left to survive.&nbsp;</p><p>The River and the Ravages is a gripping story of identity and freedom: who we are seen to be versus who we believe ourselves to be, and the ways in which we will risk everything for love.</p><p>For mature readers only.</p><p><em>&#39;Written in very clear and beautiful prose, JM Lawler&#39;s novel is both inspiring and entertaining. This is one of the finest books I have read on women&#39;s issues, a book with characters that are real.&#39;</em><br />
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