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‘I devoured it in one sitting!’ KRISTIN CASHORE
‘Beautifully crafted’ JULIET MARILLIER

In the aftermath of a devastating plague, a young lord is determined to discover the truth behind a mysterious attempt to assassinate the young queen in this historical fantasy standalone, inspired by the Black Plague.

Three years ago, Lord Cassia was entrusted with a mission by the king – and disappeared. Now, having survived a prison cell and a merciless illness, Cas wants only to return to home and forget past horrors.

But home is not what he remembers. His castle has become a refuge for the royal court. And they have brought their enemies with them.

When an assassin targets those closest to the queen, Cas is drawn into a search for a killer . . . one that leads him to form an unexpected bond with Lena, a brilliant historian. Cas and Lena soon realize that who is behind the attacks is far less important than why.

They must look to the past, following the trail of a terrible secret – one that could threaten the kingdom’s newfound peace and plunge it back into war.

‘This is the perfect book to pick up if you are looking for a historical kingdom story that is a little more adult, but still love the YA fantasy tropes’

‘I loved it so much. I need more main characters like Cas. I would have read another 500 pages of this book’

‘Just how I like my fantasy novels: bold, fierce and bloody. Grabs you by the horns and doesn’t let go’

‘But this book was so damn good written. I loved the story so damn much, AND THE CHARACTERS. I freaking love Cas and Lena. I love them as characters but also together, their dynamic was so much fun to read. ALL THE FEELS’

‘Year of the Reaper quickly made its way into my heart. I adored the characters and the prose, and the plot was so intriguing’

Publisher Review

I love the magic Lucier weaves through this dark yet hopeful tale. I devoured it in one sitting! * Kristin Cashore, author of the New York Times bestselling Graceling Realm books * A beautifully crafted novel containing everything I love in an epic fantasy: complex characters and relationships, excellent world building, and a compelling story full of twists and turns * Juliet Marillier, author of the Blackthorn & Grim and Warrior Bards series * The gripping narrative glides along via Lucier's spare, deftly employed prose style, while Cas's fiercely affectionate relationship with his brother Ventillas lends the plot particular warmth, deepening its moving and thought-provoking depictions of variously traumatized characters * Publishers Weekly *