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The River of Silver

Tales from the Daevabad Trilogy
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The River of Silver by Shannon Chakraborty is set in a captivating world of magic and political intrigue. It explores the dynamics between humans, djinn, and mythical creatures, bringing to life the rich tapestry of the author’s universe. The narrative delves into hidden plots and personal alliances, driving characters to confront their loyalties and destinies.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive fantasy worlds filled with rich storytelling, politics, and intrigue. Set in the enchanting realm of Daevabad, it offers tales of power struggles, magic, and vibrant characters. Fantasy enthusiasts looking for a series that combines mythic elements with a gripping narrative will likely find this book captivating.

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The River of Silver

Bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty expands the acclaimed, Hugo-nominated Daevabad Trilogy with this magical compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of the series.

Return to a world of adventure, romance, and magic with these stories from the bestselling and award-winning epic fantasy series

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Bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty expands the acclaimed, Hugo-nominated Daevabad Trilogy with this magical compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of the series.

Told from the perspective of characters beloved and hated, and even those never heard from until now, these tales of Daevabad enrich a world already teeming with magic and wonder.

A prospective new queen joins a court whose lethal history may overwhelm her own political savvy…

An imprisoned royal from a fallen dynasty and a young woman wrenched from her home cross paths in an enchanted garden…

A pair of scouts in a cursed winter wood stumble upon a secret that will turn over their world…

Series: The Daevabad Trilogy

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008518455

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Shannon Chakraborty is the author of the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling Daevabad Trilogy. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages and nominated for the Hugo, Locus, World Fantasy, Crawford, and Astounding awards. When not buried in books about thirteenth-century con artists and Abbasid political intrigue, she enjoys hiking, knitting, and re-creating unnecessarily complicated medieval meals. You can find her online at www.sachakraborty.com or on Twitter and Instagram at @SAChakrabooks, where she likes to talk about history, politics, and Islamic art. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, daughter, and an ever-increasing number of cats.

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