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The Chatelaine

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The Chatelaine by Kate Heartfield is a blend of historical fantasy and adventure, set in an alternate medieval Europe. The story follows the lives of two women with interconnected destinies: one is a noblewoman defending her lands against supernatural forces, and the other is a healer in a besieged city. As they navigate intrigue and magic, the narrative delves into themes of power, loyalty, and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by historical fantasy that weaves magic with rich storytelling set in an evocative medieval world. With its blend of political intrigue, female agency, and fantastical elements, it will especially appeal to fans who appreciate immersive settings and character-driven plots.

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The Chatelaine

Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel

Hell is empty and all the devils are here.

The Chatelaine has come.

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Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel

Hell is empty and all the devils are here.

The Chatelaine has come.

The year is 1328 and Hell has overrun Bruges. Demons stalk the streets and revenants swarm the walls. The city’s men have fallen and only widows remain.

But Hell should fear them.

Margriet de Vos killed her first soldier when she was eleven. She has buried six children and will fight for the daughter left to her. Their only wealth is gone, taken into the inferno. And she will not be stolen from. The Devil be damned.

Together with a man-at-arms with unfinished business, a widow and her forgehammer, and an alderman's wife who escapes with her children, Margriet will raise a raiding party like Hell has never seen.

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The novel by Kate Heartfield features arresting detail and challenges literary tropes about women, presenting a diverse and complex roster of characters including several complex female characters and one trans male character. It has been praised for powerful battle scenes and intricate storytelling, which make it captivating and well worth reading according to Publishers Weekly.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008567859

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Kate Heartfield is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling The Embroidered Book, the Aurora-winning novel Armed in Her Fashion, and the Nebula-shortlisted novella Alice Payne Arrives, along with dozens of other stories. Her interactive fiction projects The Road to Canterbury and The Magician’s Workshop were shortlisted for the Nebula in game writing. She lives in Canada.

Visit her at www.heartfieldfiction.com or on Twitter @kateheartfield.

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