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Embark on an extraordinary journey with 'Sword Catcher', the enthralling start of a captivating epic fantasy series penned by the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles. Set in the vibrant city-state of Castellane, this riveting novel explores the intertwined lives of two unlikely heroes—Kel, the loyal Sword-Catcher, and Lin Caster, a courageous Ashkar physician. As Kel fulfills his daunting destiny as the body-double for the royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian, his life umbilically ties him to a world of danger and secrets. Meanwhile, Lin pushes boundaries to heal the suffering, defying laws designed to keep her kind behind walls.
When a botched assassination entwines their fates, Kel and Lin descend into the mercurial realm of the Ragpicker King, Castellane's criminal overlord. Here, they uncover dark mysteries and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of their world. This mesmerizing tale poses poignant questions about love, loyalty, and sacrifice, ultimately challenging the price of forbidden knowledge. Ideal for fans of epic fantasy, magic and adventure, 'Sword Catcher' is a must-read that effortlessly blends thrilling action with deep emotional resonance.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529001396. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2023. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529001396
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.
In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power and the next hedonistic thrill.
Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword-Catcher – the body-double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are close as brothers, but Kel knows he has one destiny: to die for Conor. No other future is possible.
Lin Caster is one of the Ashkar, a small community who still possess magical abilities. By law, they must live behind walls in the city, but Lin, a physician, ventures out to tend to the sick and dying of Castellane. Despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend Mariam without access to forbidden knowledge.
After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the criminal ruler of Castellane’s underworld. He offers them each what they want most; but as they descend into his world of intrigue and shadow, they discover a conspiracy of corruption that reaches from the darkest gutters of Castellane to the highest tower of its palaces. As long-kept secrets begin to unravel, they must ask themselves: is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? Can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? And will Lin and Kel’s discoveries plunge thei
When a botched assassination entwines their fates, Kel and Lin descend into the mercurial realm of the Ragpicker King, Castellane's criminal overlord. Here, they uncover dark mysteries and a conspiracy that threatens the stability of their world. This mesmerizing tale poses poignant questions about love, loyalty, and sacrifice, ultimately challenging the price of forbidden knowledge. Ideal for fans of epic fantasy, magic and adventure, 'Sword Catcher' is a must-read that effortlessly blends thrilling action with deep emotional resonance.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781529001396. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2023. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529001396
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.
In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power and the next hedonistic thrill.
Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword-Catcher – the body-double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are close as brothers, but Kel knows he has one destiny: to die for Conor. No other future is possible.
Lin Caster is one of the Ashkar, a small community who still possess magical abilities. By law, they must live behind walls in the city, but Lin, a physician, ventures out to tend to the sick and dying of Castellane. Despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend Mariam without access to forbidden knowledge.
After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the criminal ruler of Castellane’s underworld. He offers them each what they want most; but as they descend into his world of intrigue and shadow, they discover a conspiracy of corruption that reaches from the darkest gutters of Castellane to the highest tower of its palaces. As long-kept secrets begin to unravel, they must ask themselves: is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? Can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? And will Lin and Kel’s discoveries plunge thei