Glasswright Series by Mindy Klasky

A mere glasswrights' apprentice must uncover an elusive brotherhood whose deadly venom reaches out to stain the heart of her guild, the heart of her family -- and the heart of her king....

Living in the palace of Morenia's new king, Rani Trader struggles to rebuild the banished glasswrights' guild-while an enemy of the kingdom assembles a very unusual army...Praise for The Glasswrights' Apprentice:A fun and colorful adventure. (Locus)I wouldn't be surprised if Klasky moves quickly to the front rank of fantasy writers. (Science Fiction Chronicle)From its rich imagery to its all-too-believable class system, this novel will absorb and intrigue you, right up to the unexpected ending... moreLiving in the palace of Morenia's new king, Rani Trader struggles to rebuild the banished glasswrights' guild-while an enemy of the kingdom assembles a very unusual army...Praise for The Glasswrights' Apprentice:A fun and colorful adventure. (Locus)I wouldn't be surprised if Klasky moves quickly to the front rank of fantasy writers. (Science Fiction Chronicle)From its rich imagery to its all-too-believable class system, this novel will absorb and intrigue you, right up to the unexpected ending. (Nancy Kress, author of Maximum Light) less

When fire ravages the city of Morenia, King Hal must consider marrying the wealthy princess of Liantine. To ensure a good deal, he asks Rani Trader for help. But they discover things are done differently in Liantine as negotiations prove difficult. Then Rani falls under the sway of the Players--entertainers with glassmaking secrets she craves. (June)

Glass artisan Rani's loyalty to the Glasswright Fellowship is tested when she's asked to kill the Morenian Queen.

The bestselling and award-winning glasswright series continues... In the conclusion of the Glasswright series, Rani confronts her past-and begins to regret everything she has sacrificed in her quest to become a Glasswright master. Now, she must find the courage to defy those who have manipulated her in order to embrace her true destiny...