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Book cover of A Snake Among Swans
A Snake Among SwansHannah KanerThe Wing and the Ways, book 1

Characters in A Snake Among Swans

5 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Tilde of Ardwen

    Sole surviving heir of a conquered land who marries King Liran to unite their nations while hiding forbidden magic.

  • Elise (A Snake Among Swans)

    The swan king's loyal daughter and the book's second narrator.

Antagonists

  • King Liran (A Snake Among Swans)

    The aging warlord and conqueror known as the swan king, whose failing mind makes him more dangerous.

Supporting characters

  • Hadiah (A Snake Among Swans)

    One of Tilde's two companions at court, the negotiator of the pair.

  • Marolyn (A Snake Among Swans)

    Tilde's other companion, who would rather fight than talk.