A Restless Truth

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SKU: 9781529080940
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By Freya Marske

Series: The Last Binding

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The Restless Truth by Freya Marske is a delightful blend of fantasy and mystery. It follows Maud Blyth on an ocean voyage where she gets embroiled in a complicated web of secrets and magic. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, Maud and her companions must unravel a magical conspiracy, filled with danger and intrigue, aboard the grand ship.
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When Maud Blyth steals away on an ocean liner to aid her beloved older brother, she expects plenty of adventure. But soon she finds herself investigating a murder.

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Maud Blyth has always longed for adventure. She'd hoped for plenty of it when she agreed to help her beloved older brother unravel a magical conspiracy. She even volunteered to serve as an old lady's companion on an ocean liner. But Maud didn't expect the old lady to turn up dead on the very first day of the voyage.

Now she has to deal with a dead body, a disrespectful parrot, and the lovely, dangerously outrageous Violet Debenham. Violet is everything Maud has been trained to distrust, yet can't help but desire: a magician, an actress and a magnet for scandal.

Surrounded by open sea and a ship full of suspects, Maud and Violet must learn to drop the masks they've learned to wear. Only then might they work together to locate a magical object worth killing for – and unmask a murderer. All without becoming dead in the water themselves.

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske promises a thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure.

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Maud Blyth has always longed for adventure. She'd hoped for plenty of it when she agreed to help her beloved older brother unravel a magical conspiracy. She even volunteered to serve as an old lady's companion on an ocean liner. But Maud didn't expect the old lady to turn up dead on the very first day of the voyage. Now...

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A Restless Truth has been praised for sustaining the enchanting blend of magic and romance found in Freya Marske's previous work while intensifying the intrigue and excitement. Reviewers highlight captivating characters, engaging storytelling, and the addition of thrilling hijinks to create a gripping, enthralling experience. The book is noted for its delightful combination of mystery, magic, and a steamy, romantic narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529080940

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 498g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Freya Marske lives in Australia, where she is yet to be killed by any form of wildlife. She writes stories full of magic, blood, and as much kissing as she can get away with, and she co-hosts the Hugo Award-nominated podcast Be the Serpent. Her hobbies include figure-skating and discovering new art galleries, and she is on a quest to try all the gin in the world. A Marvellous Light is her debut novel.

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