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In « A Day of Fallen Night, » Samantha Shannon returns readers to the captivating universe of « The Priory of the Orange Tree, » unfolding a tale that spans generations and intertwines the lives of four extraordinary women.

Tunuva Melim, a dedicated sister of the Priory, has spent fifty years honing her skills to slay wyrms. Yet, in the absence of these creatures since the defeat of the Nameless One, the younger generation begins to question the Priory’s relevance.

In the Queendom of Inys, to the north, Sabran the Ambitious has forged a marriage with the new King of Hróth, averting disaster for both realms. Their daughter, Glorian, remains content to exist in their shadow, preferring the quietude and safety it provides.

Far to the east, the dragons have lain dormant for centuries. Dumai resides in a secluded Seiikinese mountain temple, devoted to awakening the gods from their prolonged slumber. However, her tranquil life is disrupted when someone from her mother’s past reappears, altering her destiny.

When the Dreadmount erupts, it heralds an era of fear and destruction. Tunuva, Glorian, Dumai, and the others must summon their inner strength and courage to defend humanity from this unprecedented threat. Their intertwined fates and shared resilience shape the future of their world, echoing through time.

• Language: English
• Author: Samantha Shannon
• Series: The Roots of Chaos #0
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 880
• ISBN: 9781526619815
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