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A Sword of Bronze and Ashes

By Anna Smith Spark
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In A Sword of Bronze and Ashes, Anna Smith Spark weaves a dark fantasy tale where a mother's past as a warrior collides with her present life of obscurity. As ancient evils resurface, she must confront her buried memories and forgotten powers to protect her family and the world from impending doom. This compelling narrative explores themes of sacrifice, memory, and the relentless pull of duty.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy dark, immersive fantasy worlds with complex characters and gripping storytelling, this might be the book for you. Filled with stark imagery and emotional depth, it captivates readers who appreciate rich world-building and a vivid narrative.

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Lyrical folk horror high fantasy. Kanda has a peaceful life until shadows from her past threaten all she loves. Red war is coming: pursued by ancient evil she must find long-buried strength to protect her family. But how can she keep her children safe, if they want to stand as warriors beside her when the light fades and the darkness rises?

Readers of Shauna Lawless and Thilde Kold Holdt will love this Celtic-inflected adventure by critically acclaimed, grimdark epic fantasy novelist, Anna Smith Spark.

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A Sword of Bronze and Ashes combines the fierce beauty of Celtic myth with grimdark battle violence. It's a lyrical, folk horror high fantasy.

Kanda has a good life until shadows from her past return, threatening everything she loves. Like any parent, Kanda has things in her past she does not want her children to know. Red war is coming: pursued by an ancient evil, Kanda must call upon all her strength to protect her family. But how can she keep her children safe if they want to stand as warriors beside her when the light fades and darkness rises?

Author: Anna Smith Spark is a critically acclaimed, multi-award short-listed grimdark epic fantasy novelist. She writes lyrical prose-poetry about war, love, landscapes, and war. Her writing has been described as 'a masterwork' by Nightmarish Conjurings, 'an experience like no other series in fantasy' by Grimdark Magazine, 'literary Game of Thrones' by the Sunday Times, and 'howls like early Moorcock, converses like the best of Le Guin' by the Daily Mail.

Her favourite authors are Mary Renault, R Scott Bakker, and M. John Harrison.

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Anna Smith Spark's A Sword of Bronze and Ashes receives high praise for its captivating storytelling and poetic prose. The novel intricately blends Celtic mythology with grimdark fantasy, exploring themes of motherhood and legacy through its vivid and emotionally charged narrative. Reviewers highlight its unique voice and the author's ability to intertwine the fantastical with the everyday, crafting an epic yet human story that breaks the mould of traditional fantasy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787588394

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Press

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Anna Smith Spark is a critically acclaimed, multi-award short-listed grimdark epic fantasy novelist. She writes lyrical prose-poetry about war, love, landscapes, and war. Her writing has been described as 'a masterwork' by Nightmarish Conjurings, 'an experience like no other series in fantasy' by Grimdark Magazine, 'literary Game of Thrones' by the Sunday Times, and 'howls like early Moorcock, converses like the best of Le Guin' by the Daily Mail. Her favourite authors are Mary Renault, R Scott Bakker and M. John Harrison

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