The Jester's Tears: A Shadow Knight Chronicle

Rachel Lawson

Apr 2026 · Rachel Lawson

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He was the king’s fool.

He was also his only protector.

In the shadows of William the Conqueror’s court, jester Miles Courtenay hides a truth no one suspects — a truth that burns, heals, and leaves sapphire tears in its wake. As rebellion rises and war tears England apart, the Shadow Knight walks unseen, saving those he can… and failing those he cannot.

When the king’s final days arrive, the mask falls — and a legend is born.

A lyrical, gothic tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the jester history forgot.

He was the king’s fool. He was also his only protector. In the shadows of William the Conqueror’s court, jester Miles Courtenay hides a truth no one suspects — a truth that burns, heals, and leaves sapphire tears in its wake. As rebellion rises and war tears England apart, the Shadow Knight walks...

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Rachel Lawson is an Australian fantasy author known for blending gothic atmosphere, cosmic mythology, and deeply human emotion. Her stories weave together dreamscapes, magic, and family drama, creating worlds where the supernatural feels intimately personal. With a flair for dark whimsy and operatic stakes, she crafts tales that linger long after the final page.

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