The Priory of the Orange Tree
(Author) Samantha ShannonTHE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'The new Game of Thrones' Stylist'Puts Samantha Shannon in the same league as Robin Hobb and George R.R. Martin. Shannon is a master of dragons' Starburst'Epic fantasy with added dragons. A blockbuster' Guardian, Best Science Fiction and Fantasy An enthralling, epic fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons - and the women who must lead the fight to save it.A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.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.