Daughter of Exile
 (2004) by Isabel Glass is a fantasy novel following Lady Angarred Hashan, who is raised in isolation by her bitter, exiled father. After his murder, she travels to the capital city, Pergodi, to seek justice, uncovering palace intrigue, a dying queen, and a cursed king. She is aided by a troubled magician, Mathewar, and discovers secrets about her family and kingdom.