Ardent Ascension (Book 13, Court of Mystery)

De: Sarah E. Burr

Narrado por: Melissa Green

Murder comes uninvited.

Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier has finally returned to Saphire after months away and is eager to improve the lives of her people. Yet shortly after, she receives an invitation from the Earl of Croxfordshire to attend an engagement party for his nephew, Yanis, and Lady Uma Dorrow. Thrilled to celebrate Uma's upcoming nuptials, Jax, Perry, and their friends head to the grand Saphirian estate for what promises to be a joyous weekend.

But upon their arrival, the atmosphere is anything but festive. The Croxfords are on edge, and Jax senses that Uma's future in-laws are hiding secrets. The situation worsens when a man is found dead the morning after a fierce storm.

With Uma's happiness at stake, Jax and her companions must unmask the killer among them. After all, it isn't really a royal affair without a mystery to solve.

Welcome to the Realm of Virtues.

Discover more of Duchess Jacqueline's adventures in the Court of Mystery, an enchanting cozy mystery saga.

The Ducal Detective
A Feast Most Foul
A Voyage of Vengeance
A Summit in Shadow
Throne of Threats
Paradise Plagued
Burdened Bloodline
Sovereign Sieged
Crown of Chaos
Harrowed Heir
Ravaged Reign
Innocence Imprisoned
Ardent Ascension
Eternal Empire

©2022 Sarah E. Burr (P)2025 Sarah E. Burr

How I love spending time in the Realm of Virtues!

Romance, politics, camaraderie, secrets, adventure and of course, murder and mystery.
How I love spending time with Jax and friends in the Realm of Virtues!

This audio book begins with the recommendation to first read the short story ‘Ruined Remnants’.
I would second this. It’s a lovely story and really adds some extra insights and enjoyment to ‘Ardent Ascension’
The short story is free to read/ download if you subscribe to Sarah’s newsletter, which is highly recommended regardless of freebies, just google the author’s name to find her website!
It was so funny to notice that when reading the short story myself, I use Melissa’s pronunciations, tempo and character voices in my head.
The Court of Mystery series and Melissa’s voice are inseparably connected, and it truly warms my heart they found each other and how the one elevates the other.

This is such a great addition to the Court of Mystery series.
I love the fact that Jax prioritizes important events in the lives of her friends, even though there is so much to be done in the Realm.
Like always, one of the things I enjoyed most is the camaraderie and interaction between our friends.
I found the outcome of the murder investigation surprisingly surprising this time. I’m not terribly gifted in solving murder mysteries (I’ve only bested Jax once), but I commend anyone who can puzzle out this one before the great reveal.

The series overarching story comes to the front more and more, a development I thoroughly cheer on.
It’s so satisfying to see it all come together, and I can’t wait for the continuation of this lovely series.

I got this Audio Book for free (thanks!). I'm voluntarily leaving this review.
Opinions and ratings are my own and not influenced by how I got the Audio Book.

Loved it

Sarah does not disappoint. Another book finished in one day. I love that there is a celebration for Uma’s engagement. My favorite part of the book was when they arrived at Uma’s future in laws home and Jax says that its so nice to have made it here with no problems. Of course that is when the oddities begin. Such an enticing mystery, I totally did not see the suspected murderer coming! I recommend to those who love mystery, intrigue, unsuspecting crimes, & family drama.