'Rich, intricate worldbuilding meets swoonworthy romance. . . PhĂ©dre and Joscelinâs story is the beating heart of every romantasy to follow' - Olivie Blake
Winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel, Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey is an intoxicating fantasy of intrigue, betrayal and desire â perfect for fans of Sarah J. Mass and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Servant. Seductress. Spy.
All PhĂšdre nĂł Delaunay has known is a life of servitude â until now. When her bond is purchased by a nobleman, Anafiel Delaunay, he transforms her into a charming courtesan and skillful spy. Heâs also the first to recognize what she is: one touched by the god Kushielâs dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one.
But when PhĂšdre uncovers a plot that threatens the very foundations of her homeland, sheâs thrown into a world of deadly courtiers, heroic traitors and one truly Machiavellian villainess. Her journey will take her to the edge of despair and beyond. For false friends, loving enemies and beloved assassins all wear the same glittering masks â and PhĂšdre will get but one chance to save all that she holds dear.
âSophisticated fantasy, intricately plotted and a fascinating readâ - Robert Jordan
âSuperbly detailed . . . sometimes unbearably intenseâ - Kirkus Reviews
âBrilliant and daring . . . an assured and magnificent bookâ - Publishers Weekly
Continue the journey with Kushielâs Chosen by Jacqueline Carey.