The Castle and the Cloister

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLER The start of a compelling epic political fantasy duology, for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Goblin Emperor . Two centuries ago, the kingdom of Honoria’s goddesses were silenced in blood. Now, as the realm’s fragile peace falters, the whims of a king may reignite the engines of war. 'An absolute triumph... deserves to be next to the classics.' Hannah Whitten, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King ---------- At the last remaining cloister of the sun goddess, a young postulant seeks safety for her child but discovers that sanctuary comes at a heavy price. In the castle on the mountain, a queen treads a knife’s edge between loyalty and betrayal, desperate to shape a gentler future. And deep in the mountain’s heart, a blinded priest waits in the darkness, biding his time… Together, they will risk the wrath of gods and kings – and decide the fate of a kingdom. 'Transports readers to a rich, layered world brimming with intrigue, betrayal, and an unforgettable cast of complex characters.' Heather Walter, author of Malice

The start of a compelling epic political fantasy duology, for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Goblin Emperor . Two centuries ago, the kingdom of Honoria’s goddesses were silenced in blood. Now, as the realm’s fragile peace falters, the whims of a king may reignite the engines of war. 'An absolute triumph... deserves to be next to the classics.' Hannah Whitten, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King ---------- At the last remaining cloister of the sun goddess, a young postulant seeks safety for her child but discovers that sanctuary comes at a heavy price. In the castle on the mountain, a queen treads a knife’s edge between loyalty and betrayal, desperate to shape a gentler future. And deep in the mountain’s heart, a blinded priest waits in the darkness, biding his time… Together, they will risk the wrath of gods and kings – and decide the fate of a kingdom. 'Transports readers to a rich, layered world brimming with intrigue, betrayal, and an unforgettable cast of complex characters.' Heather Walter, author of Malice