{"product_id":"queen-of-fury-paperback","title":"Queen of Fury - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatania Barron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe gorgeous second volume in Barron's female-led Arthurian romantic fantasy trilogy!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne by one the kings of Braetan kneel before King Arthur under a banner of peace.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHwyfar, eldest daughter of King Leodegraunce and famed libertine of Carelon, has returned to Avillion to find her father ruined by madness and a usurper poised to take the throne. Reluctantly she takes the mantle of Queen Regent to protect her kingdom, but she'll need an army--which King Arthur pledges to send her, providing she marries one of his knights and surrenders the crown. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArthur's forces arrive under the command of Gawain of Orkney, who Hwyfar remembers as a brute; but she comes to realise he is not the man she thought he was, and finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. But Arthur has plans for her, and has commanded Gawain to keep well away--and in Arthur's court, without the King's blessing, love is treason. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHwyfar and Gawain must navigate both a world of ancient forests and corrupt magic, and the political machinations of two courts, if they have any hope of escaping Arthur's ever-tightening grasp.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatania Barron\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning fantasy author long preoccupied with mythology, monsters, and magic. Her often historically-inspired novels are filled with lush description and vibrant characters. Publications include her 2011 debut, \u003ci\u003ePilgrim of the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eThese Marvelous Beasts\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of novellas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2020, Barron's \u003ci\u003eQueen of None\u003c\/i\u003e was hailed as \"a captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur's golden realm\" by \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, and won the Manly Wade Wellman award the following year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer shorter works have appeared in \u003ci\u003eWeird Tales\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEscapePod\u003c\/i\u003e, and various anthologies, RPG, and game settings. In addition, she's also known for her ThreadTalks, which dive deep into the unseen, and often forgotten, world of fashion history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBarron lives in North Carolina, USA, with her family and two dogs. When she's not writing, you can find her wandering the woods, tending her garden, and collecting rocks.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 7.87 x 5.16 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755535728928,"sku":"9781837860630","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b0e8627f82059ea5be126fc80bb42564.webp?v=1780061502","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/queen-of-fury-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}