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Descendant of the Crane

byJoan He

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy intricate fantasy worlds with strong female protagonists and political intrigue.

Topics JusticePowerBetrayalFamily

MoodSuspenseful, Dark

Female protagonist

RomanceMinor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

In this shimmering Chinese-inspired fantasy, debut author Joan He introduces a determined and vulnerable young heroine struggling to do right in a world brimming with deception. Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own. Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, but when her beloved father is murdered, she's thrust into power, suddenly the queen of an unstable kingdom. Determined to find her father's killer, Hesina does something desperate: she enlists the aid of a soothsayera treasonous act, punishable by death... because in Yan, magic was outlawed centuries ago. Using the information illicitly provided by the sooth, and uncertain if she can trust even her family, Hesina turns to Akiraa brilliant investigator who's also a convicted criminal with secrets of his own. With the future of her kingdom at stake, can Hesina find justice for her father? Or will the cost be too high?

Language

Published on

16/06/2020

Pages

397

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781789094046

Price Comparison

8.29 €

8.29 €

11.49 €

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