Paladin's Grace

Whilst foraging for startleflower, perfumer Grace finds herself pursued by ruffians and rescued by a handsome paladin in shining armour. Only, to outwit her hunters, they must pretend to be doing something very unrespectable in an alleyway.

Stephen, a broken paladin, spends his time knitting socks and working as a bodyguard, living only for the chance to be useful. But that all changes when he saves Grace and witnesses an assassination attempt gone wrong. Now, Stephen and Grace must navigate a web of treachery and poisoners, while a cryptic killer stalks one step behind.

Praise for T. Kingfisher:

'T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as a natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy.' — Seanan McGuire

'Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal, and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery.' — Catriona Ward

'Creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved.' — Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage

"Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale setting: the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time." — Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for Liars

'A delight throughout.' — Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches

'T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own, written in gloriously clear and transparent prose.' — Emily Tesh, author of Some Desperate Glory

'Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it.' — Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January

'Charming and macabre, often both at the same time.' — A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name

'Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth.' — Naomi Novik, on Thornhedge