The Priory of the Orange Tree
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(Author) Samantha ShannonTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.'Epic' Guardian'Majestic' Daily Mail'The new Game of Thrones' StylistAn enthralling, epic fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons - and the women who must lead the fight to save it.The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction - but assassins are getting closer to her door.Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.Across the dark sea, Tané has trained to be a dragonrider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel.Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep...
Samantha Shannon
Samantha Shannon is a British author best known for her debut novel "The Bone Season," which was published in 2013 and became a bestseller. The book is a dystopian fantasy novel that follows a young woman with rare psychic abilities in a world controlled by a powerful government. Shannon's writing style has been praised for its intricate world-building, complex characters, and suspenseful storytelling. She has made significant contributions to the fantasy genre by creating unique and engaging narratives that captivate readers. Shannon's work has had a major impact on the literary world, earning her acclaim and a dedicated fan base.