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Book Synopsis''Hannah Whitten is my new favourite obsession'' Jodi Picoult, New York Times-bestselling author
''Sinister, deadly and so seductive you won''t be able to tear yourself away from this dark gem of a book'' Stephanie Garber, New York Times-bestselling author
In this gilded, gothic, and romantic new epic fantasy series from New York Times-bestselling author Hannah Whitten, a young woman''s secret power to raise the dead plunges her into the dangerous world of the Sainted King''s royal court.
Lore has been living by her wits since she was a child, running poisons for the cartel that took her in, avoiding the attention of the law, and keeping her illicit affinity for death magic a secret.
When a job goes wrong and Lore is captured by the Sainted King''s warrior-monks, she expects death. But King August has a different plan. Entire villages on the outskirts of the country have been dying overnight, seemingly at random.
Trade Review
Hannah Whitten is my new favourite obsession -- Jodi Picoult, NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author
The Foxglove King is a delicious fantasy. Sinister, deadly and so seductive you won't be able to tear yourself away from this dark gem of a book -- Stephanie Garber, SUNDAY TIMES-bestselling author of CARAVAL
The Foxglove King is beautifully written, lushly cinematic, unsettling, mysterious - an unputdownable story of humans and gods. Hannah Whitten has built a world that is dark, fascinating, romantic and disturbing -- Ali Hazelwood, NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS
Dripping with dark opulence and sizzling intrigue, The Foxglove King proves Hannah Whitten is a force to be reckoned with. Never before have I been so completely captivated -- Erin A. Craig, NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author of HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS
Darkly sumptuous and beautifully dangerous, The Foxglove King wraps you up in a velvet gown and then holds a knife to your throat -- Ava Reid, SUNDAY TIMES-bestselling author of THE WOLF AND THE WOODSMAN
I am obsessed with this book! Hannah Whitten just keeps getting better and better -- Katee Robert, NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author
The Foxglove King is a decadent and deadly feast of a novel, brimming with romance, intrigue, and twisted magic -- C. L. Herman, NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling author of ALL OF US VILLAINS
A perfect concoction of intrigue, magic, thwarted love, and writing as delicate and deeply affecting as the petals of a poisonous plant -- Jodi Picoult, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
An intriguing beginning to a series that effortlessly balances character development with plot and atmosphere. A perfect blend of shadowy gods, forbidden romance and political court drama -- KIRKUS
An unputdownable fairy tale that traces the boundaries of duty, love and loss. A masterful debut from a must-read new voice in fantasy -- KIRKUS on FOR THE WOLF
By the time you reach The Foxglove King's thrilling final pages, you'll be desperate to see where the story goes next - and a likely full convert to the Hannah Whitten Fan Club. This is, without doubt, destined to be named one of the best fantasies of the year -- PASTE MAGAZINE
Stunning fantasy . . . the fascinating magic system and ever-present danger keep the pages flying. Readers won't want to miss this -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
