The Gilded Crown (The Raven’s Trade, Book 1)

di Marianne Gordon (Autore)

Kristin Atherton (Narratore)

HarperVoyager, 2023

The Witch’s Heart meets The Foxglove King in this debut fantasy about a woman who can bring people back from the dead, and the princess she must protect, no matter the cost 'Has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told' Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light 'Fantastic series opener… A richly imagined beginning that shouldn’t be missed' Kirkus 'Fascinating dark fantasy… A study of kindness and humanity. This series is off to a promising start' Publishers Weekly 'A beautiful fantasy full of quests, court intrigue, and star-crossed lovers…' Library Journal EVERY LIFE COMES AT A PRICE The first time Hellevir visited Death, she was ten years old… Since she was a little girl, Hellevir has been able to raise the dead. Every creature can be saved for a price, a price demanded by the shrouded figure who rules the afterlife, who takes a little more from Hellevir with each soul she resurrects. Such a gift can rarely remain a secret. When Princess Sullivain, sole heir to the kingdom’s throne, is assassinated, the Queen summons Hellevir to demand she bring her granddaughter back to life. But once is not enough; the killers might strike again. The Princess’ death would cause a civil war, so the Queen commands that Hellevir remain by her side. But Sullivain is no easy woman to be bound to, even as Hellevir begins to fall in love with her. With the threat of war looming, Hellevir must trade more and more of herself to keep the princess alive. But Death will always take what he is owed. Heart-wrenching and romantic, THE GILDED CROWN is for readers who love: · Sapphic romance · Unforgettable heroines · Courtly intrigue · Complex relationships · Dark, gothic fairytales The Gilded Crown is a top pick for fans of mythology and fairy tales. Marianne Gordon's latest fiction is a riveting blend of romance and adventure, where death is a constant companion and the price of life is steep. For fans of Sangu Mandanna (The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches), Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass), Alix E. Harrow (The Starling House), S.T. Gibson (An Education in Malice), and Kerri Maniscalco (Throne of the Fallen). HarperCollins 2023

• Autore: Marianne Gordon
• Narratore: Kristin Atherton
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 17:38:03
• Anno edizione: 2023
• Editore: HarperVoyager
• EAN: 9780008536145

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