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The past never stays buried.
This is the new, violent, bloody and fast-paced tale from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller, Joe Abercrombie.
The past never stays buried. This is the new, violent, bloody and fast-paced tale from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller, Joe Abercrombie.
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They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is coming.
Shy South tried to escape her brutal and bloody past, dreaming of a quiet life. However, when her family is taken from her, she realises she must resurrect her old, deadly skills to get them back. Determined and relentless, Shy sets off on a perilous journey, accompanied by only a pair of oxen and her cowardly stepfather, Lamb. Unknown to Shy, Lamb also harbours a dark and violent history, which soon resurfaces in the unforgiving, lawless Far Country. In this harsh and untamed land, the past never truly stays buried.
Their quest for vengeance leads them across barren plains, through dangerous feud-ridden territories, and into the heart of a frontier town consumed by gold fever. The journey forces Shy and Lamb to confront numerous perils, including fierce duels, gruesome massacres, and treacherous mountain terrain that hides even greater threats.
Along the way, they find themselves in an uneasy alliance with Nicomo Cosca, a notorious soldier of fortune known for his unpredictable and ruthless behaviour, and his dubious lawyer, Temple. These two men, infamous for their treachery and deceit, are the last people anyone would choose to rely on.
Red Country immerses readers in a riveting and grim dark fantasy world where every step towards vengeance is fraught with danger and uncertainty. Joe Abercrombie crafts an engaging and gritty tale that explores themes of redemption, survival, and the unrelenting grip of the past. Fans of epic fantasy and intense character-driven stories will find themselves captivated by Shy's harrowing but compelling journey.
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Red Country
They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is coming. Shy South tried to escape her brutal and bloody past, dreaming of a quiet life. However, when her family is taken from her, she realises she must resurrect her old, deadly skills to get them back. Determined and relentless, Shy sets off on a perilous journey,...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Red Country
THE PAST NEVER STAYS BURIED. They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is following. Shy South hoped to bury her bloody past and ride away smiling, but she'll have to sharpen up some bad old ways to get her family back, and she's not a woman to flinch from what needs doing. She sets off...Hardback$5400Elsewhere:$6000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Red Country by Joe Abercrombie is described as a funny, finely-wrought, and terrifically energetic work of high fantasy. It is highly recommended and considered a book worth seeking out.
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ISBN: 9780575095847
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 328g
Pages: 464
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