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The Rose and the Dagger & The Wrath and the Dawn 2 Books Collection
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Description
Step into a world of enchantment and intrigue with The Rose and the Dagger and The Wrath and the Dawn, a two-book collection that weaves together themes of love, betrayal, and redemption against a backdrop of rich cultural history and vivid landscapes.
The Plot
In The Wrath and the Dawn, inspired by A Thousand and One Nights, Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, marries a new bride every night and has her executed at dawn. So when sixteen-year-old Shahrzad volunteers to marry him, it is with a clever plan to stay alive and take revenge for the murder of her best friend and many other girls. As she survives to see the dawn, a dangerous love begins to bloom, for the boy-king is not all that he seems, challenging the boundaries of loyalty and sacrifice. The collection is completed by The Rose and the Dagger.
Themes
- Forbidden Love: The tension between desire and duty plays a central role, highlighting the complexities of romance in a world fraught with danger.
- Secrets and Truth: Shahrzad sets out to uncover the real reason behind the murders and to break the cycle for good.
- Empowerment: Shahrzad's journey embodies resilience and strength in a land ruled by a killer.
Writing Style
The author employs lyrical prose that brings the landscapes and intricate character emotions to life. The narrative is rich with metaphor and vivid imagery, making it a feast for the senses.
Book details
- Publisher
- Hachette
- ISBN-13
- 9789124038212
- Language
- English
- Reading age
- Ages 16+
- Genre
- Romantasy, Historical Fantasy
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