A superb new book set in the world of the Black Jewels trilogy ... A gripping story of history and family secrets from an author at the top of her form, writing in one of the most popular worlds in fantasy fiction.
Dena Nehele is a land decimated by its past. Once it was ruled by corrupt Queens who were wiped out when the land was cleansed of tainted Blood. Now, only one hundred Warlord Princes stand ... without a leader and without hope. theran Grayhaven is the last of his line, desperate to find the key that reveals a treasure great enough to restore Dena Nehele. But first he needs to find a Queen who remembers the Blood's code of honour and lives by the Old Ways. Languishing in the Shadow Realm, Lady Cassidy is a Queen without a court, a cast-off. She is not beautiful. She thinks she is not strong. But when she is chosen to rule Dena Nehele, she must find a way to convince bitter men to serve once again ... PRAISE FOR tHE BLACK JEWELS NOVELS 'a fascinating dark world' Locus 'genuine gems of fantasy' SF Site 'lavishly sensual' Library Journal
By:
Anne Bishop Imprint: Harper Collins Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 180mm,
Width: 111mm,
Spine: 27mm
Weight: 428g ISBN:9780732288518 ISBN 10: 0732288517 Series:The Black Jewels Pages: 512 Publication Date:01 April 2009 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
