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Kushiel's Chosen

a Fantasy Romance Full of Intrigue and Betrayal
By Jacqueline Carey
Series: Kushiel's Legacy
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Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey is a sweeping fantasy of romance, luxuriance and intrigue. The story follows Phèdre, a skilled spy, courtesan, and strategist marked by the god Kushiel's dart to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. Trained to observe, remember, and analyse, Phèdre must navigate political conspiracies threatening her homeland’s queen. Facing old friends and new enemies, she uncovers an earth-shattering plot masterminded by someone she cannot deny.
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Ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and readers who enjoy sensually charged romantic fantasy with political intrigue in a richly realised, alternate Renaissance setting.

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The second book in the Kushiel’s Legacy trilogy, Kushiel’s Chosen is a sensuous fantasy of intrigue, sacrifice and conspiracy, as a courtesan spy navigates tumultuous courtly politics and a deadly threat to the crown.

The second book in the Kushiel's Legacy trilogy, Kushiel's Chosen is a sensuous fantasy of intrigue, sacrifice and conspiracy, as a courtesan spy navigates tumultuous courtly politics and a deadly threat to the crown.

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Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey is a sweeping fantasy of romance, luxuriance, and intrigue—perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout.

Phèdre has been trained as a skilled spy, courtesan, and strategist under her tutor's watchful eye. He was the first to see she'd been touched by the god Kushiel's dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one. And above all, Phèdre was taught to observe, remember, and analyse—skills that may yet save her life.

Once before, Phèdre gave up everything she held dear to save her homeland, but the gods still cast a shadow over her. For while their young queen is well-loved by her people, there are some who believe other heads should wear the crown. It seems factions who previously escaped the wrath of the mighty are not yet done with schemes for power and revenge.

To protect and serve, Phèdre must once again leave her beloved homeland. She will meet old friends and new enemies... and uncover an earth-shattering plot masterminded by the one person she cannot deny.

Start the journey with Kushiel's Dart, and finish with Kushiel's Avatar.

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A cult classic praised for its rich, intricate worldbuilding and swoonworthy romance. The trilogy is noted for weaving a tangled web of politics and desire with elegant, intricate, sensual, and captivating prose. Reviewers highlight Jacqueline Carey’s flair for Machiavellian plots and her richly detailed Renaissance-like world, delivering a tautly plotted tale filled with stunning visuals and complex characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035007622

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 736

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About the Author

Jacqueline Carey was born in 1964. After receiving BA degrees in psychology and English literature, she embarked on a writing career and published various short stories. Kushiel's Dart was her first novel, and the final book in this trilogy is Kushiel's Avatar.

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