Blood Over Bright Haven

The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen . For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fuelled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible: to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry. When Sciona finally achieves her ambition and becomes a Highmage, she finds her challenges have just begun. Her new colleagues are determined to make her feel unwelcome - and instead of a qualified lab assistant they give her a janitor. What neither Sciona nor her peers realize is that her taciturn assistant was not always a janitor. Ten years ago he was a nomadic hunter who lost his family on their perilous journey from the wild plains to the city. But now he sees the opportunity to finally understand the forces that decimated his tribe, drove him from his homeland - and keep the privileged in power. At first, mage and outsider have a fractious relationship. But working together, they uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever - if it doesn''t get them killed first.

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This powerful and engaging novel... bears comparison to groundbreaking works by Ursula K Le Guin. [...] For me, the best fantasy novel of the year. Lisa Tuttle, The Guardian

Product details

• Authors: M L Wang, M. L. Wang
• Publisher: Del Rey Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.10.2024
• EAN: 9781529935523
• ISBN: 978-1-5299-3552-3
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 233 mm x 33 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Dark Fantasy, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, FICTION / Friendship, FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy, Narrative theme: Social issues, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Narrative theme: Love and relationships