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The True Queen
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy sophisticated fantasy woven with historical Regency settings, fans of fairy tales and strong female protagonists, and those who appreciate clever, character-rich narratives filled with humour and intrigue.
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See moreA magical adventure set in Regency London, fairyland and an enchanted island: war looms in the lands of fairy as two sisters are separated, plots thicken and there are rumours of a new contender for the throne of fairy...
A magical adventure set in Regency London, fairyland and an enchanted island: war looms in the lands of fairy as two sisters are separated, plots thicken and there are rumours of a new contender for the throne of fairy...
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Fairyland's future lies in doubt...
The island of Janda Baik, in the Malay archipelago, has long been home to witches. And Muna and her sister Satki wake on its shores under a curse β which has stolen away their memories. Satki plots to banish it in London, as Britain's Sorceress Royal dares to train female magicians. But the pair journey there via the Fairy Queen's realm, where Satki disappears.
Distraught, Muna takes her sister's place at the school, despite her troublesome lack of magic. Then the Sorceress receives an ambassador from the Fairy Court, which has incarcerated her friends β for supposedly stealing a powerful talisman. Their Queen is at her most dangerous, fearing for her throne. For the missing trinket contained the magic of her usurped sister, Fairyland's rightful heir. Mina must somehow find Satki, break their curse and stay out of trouble. But if the true queen does finally return, trouble may find her first...
The True Queen is Zen Cho's spellbinding second book, following her award-winning The Sorcerer to the Crown. This standalone is set in that same wonderful Regency world with a fairy tale twist.
Series: Sorcerer to the Crown novels
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The True Queen
Fairyland's future lies in doubt... The island of Janda Baik, in the Malay archipelago, has long been home to witches. And Muna and her sister Satki wake on its shores under a curseβwhich has stolen away their memories. Satki plots to banish it in London, as Britain's Sorceress Royal dares to train female magicians. But the pair journey there via...Paperback$2399Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The True Queen
Fairyland's future lies in doubt... The island of Janda Baik, in the Malay archipelago, has long been home to witches. And Muna and her sister Satki wake on its shores under a curse β which has stolen away their memories. Satki plots to banish it in London, as Britain's Sorceress Royal dares to train female magicians. But the pair journey...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Totally immersive and compulsively readable, Zen Cho delivers another magnificent outing full of wit and charm, as praised by Karen Lord and Lavie Tidhar. Reviewers highlight Cho's skill in conjuring the opulence and conflict of the period, with M. R. Carey calling it a joyous mash-up of Jane Austen and high fantasy. It has been described as intricate, inventive and joyful, with Samantha Shannon noting the book's delightful blend of fantasy and Regency style. Fans of rich, character-driven storytelling will find it a sheer delight.
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ISBN: 9781509801084
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 381g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Zen Cho was born and raised in Malaysia and now lives in Birmingham. She was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer for her short fiction and won the Crawford Award. Her debut novel, Sorcerer to the Crown, won the 2016 British Fantasy Society Award for Best Newcomer.
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