{"product_id":"kushiels-chosen-9781035007622","title":"Kushiels Chosen","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . Phédre and Joscelin’s story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' - Olivie Blake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second book in the Kushiel's Legacy trilogy, \u003ci\u003eKushiel’s Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e by Jacqueline Carey is a sweeping fantasy of romance, luxuriance and intrigue – perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemptress. Traitor. Tormentor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhèdre was trained as a spy, courtesan and strategist under her tutor’s watchful eye. He also saw she’d been touched by the god Kushiel’s dart, chosen to experience pain and pleasure as one. Above all, he taught Phèdre to observe and analyse – skills that may yet save her life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce before, Phèdre sacrificed everything to save her country, but the gods still cast a shadow over her land. For while their young queen is beloved by her people, traitors remain. Those who w\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cult classic deserving of its devotees. Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. A tangled web of politics and desire, the Kushiel’s Legacy trilogy is a modern classic. \u003cb\u003ePhédre and Joscelin’s story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow\u003c\/b\u003e -- Olivie Blake, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas Six\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKushiel’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003es Chosen\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eelegant, intricate, sensual, and captivating\u003c\/b\u003e. Once you pick it up you won’t want to put it down -- Robert Jordan, author of The Wheel of Time series\u003cbr\u003eJacqueline Carey has a flair for creating Machiavellian plots . . . From the first page I shivered with anticipation, with delight, with awe that a new author could best her breathtaking debut novel. \u003cb\u003eMs Carey’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003es alternate Renaissance period is perfection\u003c\/b\u003e -- \u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in a richly detailed Renaissance-like world, this sequel to \u003ci\u003eKushiel’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003es Dart\u003c\/i\u003e boasts a wealth of stunning visual images and vivid, complex characters. Carey’s sensual, often erotically charged prose, reminiscent of the best efforts of Tanith Lee and Anne Rice, adds an unmistakably sexual tension to an already \u003cb\u003etautly plotted tale of conspiracy, intrigue, passion, and, ultimately, love\u003c\/b\u003e -- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarey’s second extravagantly sensuous novel fulfils every promise made by\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eKushiel’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003es Dart\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e. . . There is seemingly something for everyone here: a great love story, intense spirituality, high eroticism, and lots of adventure, intrigue and swordplay -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836665413975,"sku":"9781035007622","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781035007622.jpg?v=1710380380","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/kushiels-chosen-9781035007622","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}