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Fortress of Ambrose

By J. Elle
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Don't miss the explosive finale of the dark, romantic fantasy of the Sunday Times bestselling House of Marionne series . . . With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, everyone Quell cares about is... Read More
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Don't miss the explosive finale of the dark, romantic fantasy of the Sunday Times bestselling House of Marionne series . . .

With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can't escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her.

Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself.

In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread.

Will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241681565

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 637g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

J. Elle is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed \"an incredible debut\" by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick.

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