The book is the sequel to Clare’s first adult fantasy, “Sword Catcher.”
It’s time for the Ragpicker King to step out of the shadows.
Lin must forge an alliance with the Ragpicker King to maintain access to the magic that could save her.
Both Clare and the cover offer some clues as to where the action is heading.
Check out the cover below and read on for more from Clare.
He is someone whose allegiance is never certain.
Is he telling you truth, is he lying?
Is he helping for his own reasons or because he actually wants to help?
But he is by no means invincible, and the fragile balance he maintains is under serious threat.
Lins grandfather, Mayesh, specifically says he doesnt believe in the Goddess.
Lin isnt so sure.
Her best friend Maryam is a true believer.
She tries to prepare for them, but in the end, can you prepare for something like that?
How can you prove youre really a prophesied hero?
Or does standing up and saying you are make you that hero?
Tell us more about the cover.
It’s blue whereasSword Catcherwas red.
Does that hold particular significance?
Sword Catcher’scover showed us the two halves of Castellane.
What are the top and bottom represented here?
Now at low tide you could still see the ruins above the water.
We do visit Tyndaris in this book and its really fun.
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, as they say!
This places him in the direct line of danger from scheming nobles and foreign kingdoms.
The danger is human corruption and the lust for power.
