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Book SynopsisA sweeping fantasy romance inspired by the Ottoman Empire, A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland is perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and The Goblin Emperor.
‘A delicious tangle of romance, fealty and dangerous politics’ – Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
One false coin could topple an empire.
Kadou, the shy prince of Arasht, has no intention of wrestling for imperial control with his sister, the queen. Yet he remains at odds with one of the most powerful ambassadors at court – the father of the queen’s new child. Then a hunting party goes terribly awry, and Kadou finds himself under suspicion of attempted murder.
To prove his loyalty to his sister and salvage his reputation, Kadou takes responsibility for the investigation of a break-in at one of their guilds. He enlists the help of his newly appointed bodyguard, the coldly handsome Evemer, who seems to tolerate him at best. But what appears to be a straightforward crime spirals into a complex counterfeiting operation, with a powerful enemy at its heart.
In Arasht, where princes can touch-taste precious metals with their fingers and myth runs side by side with history, counterfeiting is heresy. The conspiracy they discover could cripple the kingdom’s financial standing – and bring about its ruin.
‘As indulgent and satisfying as your favourite fanfiction’ – Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear
Trade ReviewA delicious tangle of
romance, fealty and dangerous politics -- Tasha Suri, author of
The Jasmine ThroneA Taste of Gold and Iron is a slow-burn romance flush with sexy, complicated relationships, founded on the ethics of duty and love.
As indulgent and satisfying as your favourite fan fiction -- Tessa Gratton, author of
The Queen of Innis LearWitty, clever, and often extremely funny, Rowland's tale of a prince who doesn't want power but has it anyway – and must survive all the risks that brings with it – somehow manages to be
both soft and hard-edged, clever and kind. And sexy! Very much that too -- Jenn Lyons, author of
The Ruin of KingsThis book gleams and sparkles with emotion and sensory detail, showcasing the richness of Rowland's created world. It's
a hugely satisfying blend of economic intrigue, vivid characters, and slow-burn romance – and it's also, frequently, funny as hell -- Freya Marske, author of
A Marvellous LightAlexandra Rowland delivers again –
an engaging story in a complex, intricately rendered world full of deeply human, sensitively drawn characters -- Rowenna Miller, author of
TornIn exploring what monarchs owe their people, and what individuals owe each other,
this achingly tender fantasy wows --
Publishers Weekly starred review
Rowland's latest continues to showcase their
captivating prose, immersive details, and complicated characters --
Library Journal starred review
An engaging fantasy/romance set in a large, lush, and inclusive world --
Kirkus starred review
The slow-burn romance between them is beautifully done and adds a thrilling element to the story that readers will savor --
Booklist[F]or readers who enjoy forced proximity and bodyguard romances,
A Taste of Gold and Iron offers both, wrapped in
a delightful package of espionage and royal duty . . . Rowland also impresses in their nuanced depiction of anxiety --
BookpageThis slow-burn romantic fantasy with a heavy dose of political intrigue is
rich in world-building and emotional angst . . . A queernormative fantasy world --
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