Raffin and Bann stood together, propped against the wall and against each other, half dozing. At one point, Raffin, not knowing he had one small, curious witness, gave Bann a sleepy kiss on the ear. Bitterblue had wondered that about them. I t was nice when something in the world became clear. Especially when it was a nice thing.

~ Kristin Cashore

Kristin Cashore Bann Kiss Raffin

Would you please do me the honor of telling me WHAT THE BLAZES IS GOING ON?

~ Kristin Cashore

Kristin Cashore Bann Council Katsa Letters Nander Po Raffin Secret

I’m bored to death. Perhaps I should pillage one of my neighbors for my own amusement. It seems to work for Drowden.

~ Kristin Cashore

Kristin Cashore Bann Council Katsa Letters Nander Po Raffin Secret

King Drowden has given his men instructions to infiltrate the town, bribe townspeople for the secrets of their neighbors, steal the neighbors’ hidden treasures. Much more subtle than Drowden’s usual smash and burn technique. We do hope Drowden isn’t growing a brain.

~ Kristin Cashore

Kristin Cashore Bann Council Katsa Letters Nander Po Raffin Secret