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In The Priory of the Orange Tree, Samantha Shannon crafts a spellbinding epic that immerses readers in a world teetering on the brink of chaos.

The House of Berethnet has ruled the Queendom of Inys for a millennium, with its power tied to the unbroken line of queens. Yet Queen Sabran the Ninth remains unwed, and the threat of an heirless throne looms. As assassins draw ever closer, the need for an heir to secure the realm’s future becomes increasingly urgent.

Ead Duryan, an outsider at court who has ascended to the role of lady-in-waiting, harbors a clandestine allegiance to a hidden society of mages. Using forbidden magic, Ead secretly shields Queen Sabran from the shadowy threats that encroach upon her.

Across the dark sea, Tané has devoted her life to training as a dragonrider, driven by a dream that has guided her since childhood. However, a fateful decision places her future in jeopardy, unraveling everything she has worked for.

As the rift between East and West deepens, old forces of chaos begin to stir from their ancient slumber. In a world divided, the destinies of these women interweave as they confront a rising tide of darkness that threatens to engulf all they hold dear.

• Language: English
• Author: Samantha Shannon
• Series: The Roots of Chaos #1
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 848
• ISBN: 9781408883358
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