Ezalia



Role in Story:	Cecilia’s elder sister, Caro’s aunt.

Physical Description:	Tall and buxom, a raven-haired beauty with sapphire blue eyes.

Personality:	She has a brilliant mind and is a keen strategist, while her carefree nature hides a wounded heart. She loves her niece dearly, and is like a second mother to Caro.

Background:	She and her younger sister were close friends, first as children, then living at the palace. Though popular, with many suitors, she remained the most eligible bachelorette in court. While Cecilia was busy with her queenly duties, Ezalia helped raise Caro through many of her formative years.

Notes:	Full title, Duchess Ezalia Mavella of Agassey

Name is derived from ‘Azalea’

Wields a small bladed weapon disguised as a hair ornament.