The Vanished Queen

The Vanished Queen
Lisbeth Campbell
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Trade Paperback
h213 x 140mm - 496pg
9 Nov 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781982141301
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When a country is held in thrall to a vicious, despotic king, it' s up to one woman to take him down. Long ago, Queen Mirantha vanished. King Karolje claimed it was an assassination by a neighboring king, but everyone knew it was a lie. He had Disappeared her himself. But after finding the missing queen' s diary, Anza-impassioned by her father' s unjust execution and inspired by Mirantha' s words-joins the resistance group to overthrow the king. When an encounter with Prince Esvar thrusts her into a dangerous game of court politics, one misstep could lead to a fate worse than death. Esvar is the second son to an evil king. Trapped under his thumb and desperate for a way out, a chance meeting with Anza gives him the opportunity to join the resistance. Together, they might have the leverage to move against the king-but if they fail, their deaths could mean a total loss of freedom for generations to follow. Set in a world where resistance is as dangerous as it is important, The Vanished Queen is a tale of the courage and sacrifice it requires to take on a tyrant.
"Campbell skillfully balances action and introspection as rebellion rises against an oppressive regime . . . [she] steers refreshingly clear of typical ' chosen one' tropes, instead illuminating the collective effort required for revolution. " -Publishers Weekly "I could not put the book down . . . this is one of the best fantasy books out this year. " -Beth Cato, author of Breath of Earth "A fiercely intelligent political drama . . . head and shoulders above other fantasy novels [in its] intricate, pitch-perfect depiction of characters struggling to hold on to their humanity in a world that polarizes and debases even those with the best motives. " -Deborah J. Ross, author of The Seven-Petaled Shield "[A] gripping read full of politics and passion. Lisbeth Campbell shows us a richly detailed world and then shows us how that world changes: with courage, hope and truth. This is the novel the world needs now. " -Kate Heartfield, Nebula award-finalist and author of Aurora award-winning novel Armed in her Fashion "[A] big, dark, intricate novel, employing a sophisticated political construct built on a cast of irresistible characters. It' s both full of surprises and eerily timely. A deeply satisfying read. " -Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches "Intricately-woven . . . Campbell explores the toll of tyranny and the demands of defiance. It is a harrowing, heartening, necessary read. " -Tracy Townsend, author of The Nine and The Fall "Campbell' s The Vanished Queen, the story of a secret resistance group fighting against a vicious tyrant, is filled with well-written, engaging characters, narrow escapes, loyalty, friendship, and a hunger for justice. Thoroughly entertaining, it also has great applicability to our times. " - KV Johansen, author of The Last Road "[The Vanished Queen] is filled with political intrigue, personal anguish, and family ties that bind. The prose moves smoothly through the alternating points of view . . . building well-rounded characters approaching the eve of revolution. " -Library Journal (starred review) "One of the best epic fantasies I' ve read in a long time. " -Margaret Kingsbury, Buzzfeed
Lisbeth Campbell grew up in Illinois and western Pennsylvania. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her jobs have run the gamut from housecleaner to teacher. When she is not writing, reading, or spending time with her husband and daughter, she is probably attending to one of her cats.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781982141301
Published: 9 Nov 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 213mm
Width: 140mm
Spine: 33mm
Weight: 401g
Pages: 496

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