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Book SynopsisThe Witch's Heart meets The Foxglove King in this debut dark fantasy about a woman who can bring people back from the dead, and the princess she must protect, no matter the cost''Has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told'' Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light''Fantastic series opener A richly imagined beginning that shouldn't be missed'' Kirkus''Fascinating dark fantasy A study of kindness and humanity. This series is off to a promising start'' Publishers Weekly''A beautiful fantasy full of quests, court intrigue, and star-crossed lovers'' Library JournalEVERY LIFE COMES AT A PRICEThe first time Hellevir visited Death, she was ten years oldSince she was a little girl, Hellevir has been able to raise the dead. Every creature can be saved for a price, a price demanded by the shrouded figure who rules the afterlife, who takes a little more from Hellevir with each soul she resurrects.Such a gift can rarely remain a secret. When Princess Sullivain, so
Trade Review"Fascinating and fantastic, The Gilded Crown is a heartwrenching exploration of the cost of power, featuring a compelling and unforgettable heroine who possesses a gift that is both wondrous and terrible. I couldn't put it down!" — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Queens of Renthia series
"The Gilded Crown has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told. A rich and beautiful story of two women torn between impossible loyalties, this novel lures you effortlessly into a dark river of costly magic and difficult questions, and then refuses to deliver any easy answers. I can't wait to follow Hellevir and Sullivain wherever Death decides to lead them next." — Freya Marske, award-winning author of A Marvellous Light
"A beautiful fantasy full of quests, court intrigue, and star-crossed lovers." — Library Journal
