In "The Cruel King Lives" by Nicole Blomkamp, a young woman finds herself entangled in a perilous world where loyalty and betrayal collide. Amidst the backdrop of a kingdom torn by power struggles, she discovers that the fate of her loved ones rests in her hands, and the enigmatic, ruthless king is both her greatest threat and unexpected ally. As she navigates treachery and dark secrets, she must confront her own feelings for the king, challenging her beliefs about love, loyalty, and the price of power. Will she rise to protect her kingdom or fall victim to the very darkness she seeks to overcome? [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called African Folk Tales .

There are 36 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by New Africa Books (Pty) Ltd .

Sindiwe Magona is a writer, a poet, a dramatist, an actress, a motivational speaker, and a former employee of the United Nations. She is the author of numerous books, including Mother to Mother and To My Children's Children . Her novel Beauty's Gift was short-listed for Africa's Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Natalie Hinrichsen is an illustrator specializing in children's books. She is the recipient of the Vivian Wilkes award for Tell the Moon .