Samantha Shannon

The Priory of the Orange Tree

The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years and the unmarried queen Sabran the Ninth, must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction. Underpinning the urgency are the assassins moving ever closer to her door. Ead Duryan is a court outsider who has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting. She is also loyal to a hidden society of mages and keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic. Across the dark sea, Tané has trained to be a dragon rider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel. Meanwhile, as the divided East and West refuse to parley, forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.

Paperback: 848 Pages

Language: English

Format: Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover & Paperback

5/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Juliette Foster
“Fantasy writing in the same league as Game of Thrones but with a feminist twist. The intricate storyline is beautifully crafted with a resonance that feels contemporary. Samantha Shannon is a gifted storyteller and an exciting talent.”