A Restless Truth
Freya Marske
(Author)
Description
"A breathtaking romp of a plot, prose as sparkling and luxuriant as a diamond sautoir, and at the heart of it all a sense of wondrous possibility."--The New York Times
Now an International Bestseller, a New York Times Editors' Choice Pick, an Indie Next pick, a Bookpage Best Book of the Year, and a LibraryReads pick--with three starred reviews! A Restless Truth is the second entry in Freya Marske's beloved, award-winning Last Binding trilogy, the queer historical fantasy series that began with A Marvellous Light. Magic! Murder! Shipboard romance! Maud Blyth has always longed for adventure. She expected plenty of it when she volunteered to serve as an old lady's companion on an ocean liner, in order to help her beloved older brother unravel a magical conspiracy that began generations ago. What she didn't expect was for the old lady in question to turn up dead on the first day of the voyage. Now she has to deal with a dead body, a disrespectful parrot, and the lovely, dangerously outrageous Violet Debenham, who's also returning home to England. Violet is everything that Maud has been trained to distrust yet can't help but desire: a magician, an actress, and a magnet for scandal. Surrounded by the open sea and a ship full of suspects, Maud and Violet must first drop the masks that they've both learned to wear before they can unmask a murderer and somehow get their hands on a magical object worth killing for--without ending up dead in the water themselves.Product Details
Price
$27.99
$26.03
Publisher
Tordotcom
Publish Date
November 01, 2022
Pages
400
Dimensions
5.78 X 8.39 X 1.23 inches | 0.99 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781250788917
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About the Author
Freya Marske is the author of A Power Unbound, A Restless Truth, and A Marvellous Light, which was an international bestseller and won the Romantic Novel Award for Fantasy. Her work has appeared in Analog and has been shortlisted for three Aurealis Awards. She is also a Hugo-nominated podcaster, and won the Ditmar Award for Best New Talent. She lives in Australia.
Reviews
A Most Anticipated in 2022 Book for BookPage Autostraddle Book Riot
A breathtaking romp of a plot, prose as sparkling and luxuriant as a diamond sautoir, and at the heart of it all a sense of wondrous possibility I wish I could go back and offer to my younger self. The magic system, the time pressure, the sumptuous heat of it all -- Marske makes her ship a crucible, leaving the reader with a lovely, golden glow to light this waning season.--The New York Times
Mystery! Magic! Murder! Long looks full of yearning! This book is a confection, both marvelous and light.--Alix E. Harrow, author of The Once and Future Witches A delightful book, with richly developed characters rooted in family dynamics and period flavor. It manages the remarkable trick of introducing a trilogy while being satisfying in its own right, leaving plenty to explore in future volumes while completing a complex story in this one.--The New York Times "Perfect."--Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings Marske is an extraordinary talent who writes compelling characters, entertainingly awful families, and love stories like nobody else.--Everina Maxwell, author of Winter's Orbit "A magical world of exquisite refinement, where peril skims beneath manners, interiors bespeak both faultless taste and deadly secrets, and the sexual tension crescendos until it literally makes sparks fly. A dazzling debut."--Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun If you ever wished Downton Abbey was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you.--Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians
This romantic fantasy is full of fascinating world-building, layers upon layers of delicious magic, and characters I adored. I want to spend so much more time in this alternate England's enchanted libraries and sinister hedge mazes!--Stephanie Burgis, author of Snowspelled Sensual erotic scenes, an intriguing magic system, and a puzzling mystery combine to make this novel a wonder. Fans of C.L. Polk's Witchmark, period queer novels, and creative fantasy will all clamor for more.--Publishers Weekly, *Starred Review* Marske's debut is a delightful blend of Edwardian fantasy and romance, with enough twists and questions to have readers clamoring for the next in the planned series.--Library Journal, *Starred Review* This trilogy opener is sure to capture the hearts of romance and fantasy readers alike.--Booklist, *Starred Review*
"Prepare to fall in love."--Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood "A charming, lovingly crafted adventure."--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name Everything you could ever want from a book--beautiful descriptions, expertly woven worldbuilding, queer kissing, sexual tension in a library . . . Brilliant on every level.--Alexandra Rowland, author of A Taste of Gold and Iron
"Heralds a strong new voice in science fiction and fantasy."--Sam Hawke, author of City of Lies
