Paladin's Strength

He's a paladin of a dead god, tracking a supernatural killer across a continent. She's a nun from a secretive order, on the trail of the raiders who burned her convent and kidnapped her sisters.

When their paths cross at the point of a sword, Istvhan and Clara will be pitched headlong into each other's quests, facing off against enemies both living and dead. But Clara has a secret that could jeopardise the growing trust between them, a secret that will lead them to the gladiatorial pits of a corrupt city, and beyond...

Praise for T. Kingfisher:

'T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as 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