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Chrysantha Stathos acts as if she is sweet and naive. She hides her sharp mind and her drive to rise. Her act helps her become a rich duchess. Her corrupt husband is much older and close to death. She expects wealth, safety and freedom when he dies.

Then Eryx Demos arrives and threatens what she will inherit. He claims to be her late husband's grandson. He says the two had grown apart. He is handsome, keeps secrets and has strange powers. She wants him dead, yet feels drawn to him. Her younger sister, Alessandra, puts her pride at risk too. Her sister will soon wed the Shadow King and become queen. Chrysantha plans to draw all eyes at their wedding.

Tricia Levenseller wrote this fantasy love story for young adults. It blends desire, breaches of trust and dark humour. The two main foes move from hate toward love. They trade sharp words and clash with strong feelings. This is book two in the Umbrele care ne despart series. It takes place in that book's world. This time, it follows Alessandra's fierce sister and her schemes.

Simona Stefana Stoica translated The Darkness Within Us from English. This edition also has coloured page edges.