The god is speaking to Eolo, a transgender warrior in service to Mawat, a young noble whose uncle has usurped his rightful role as ruler of Iraden. The tale spins out in past and present, narrated by the rockbound god known as the Strength and Patience of the Hill. In this complex novel, the first epic fantasy from SF author Leckie (Provenance), the best-laid plans of gods and mortals collide, throwing a nation into turmoil and setting the stage for a divine conflict that's been brewing for centuries. 'It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange.' - Patrick Rothfussįor more Ann Leckie, check out: Ancillary Justice Ancillary Sword Ancillary Mercy Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself.and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.īut the Raven's tower holds a secret. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. 'Absolutely wonderful.utterly brilliant.' - The New York Times Book Reviewįor centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven.

Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD

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