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Paved with Good Intentions

A War for the Rose Throne novel
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Eline is a mother, a wife, and a survivor. But her life is about to change dramatically. Following an act of horrific—if righteous—vengeance, Eline is blackmailed into the service of the Queen's Men. She knows it will be a hard life of violence and fear. But... Read More
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An incredible stand-alone epic fantasy from the breakthrough author of PRIEST OF LIES, perfect for fans of LONG LIVE EVIL and BEST SERVED COLD.

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Eline is a mother, a wife, and a survivor. But her life is about to change dramatically. Following an act of horrific—if righteous—vengeance, Eline is blackmailed into the service of the Queen's Men. She knows it will be a hard life of violence and fear. But Eline will do what it takes to survive, and to protect her children... and if she's lucky, she won't die in the process.

But the Queen's Men aren't just asking her to risk herself. They're asking her to risk everything she knows and loves. And if she fails... civil war and the deaths of everyone she loves will be just the beginning.

Paved with Good Intentions is a stand-alone novel set in the world of the War for the Rose Throne, perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Alex Marshall, featuring an incredible and unforgettable female anti-hero.

Series: War for the Rose Throne

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529437195

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcadia Books

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Peter McLean was born near London in 1972, the son of a bank manager and an English teacher. He went to school in the shadow of Norwich Cathedral where he spent most of his time making up stories. He has since grown up a bit, if not a lot, and spent 30 years working in corporate IT. He is married to Diane and is still making up stories.

You will find Peter Mclean on Facebook (@PeterMcLeanAuthor) and at his website, https://talonwraith.com.

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