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Sword Catcher

By Cassandra Clare
Series: The Chronicles of Castellane
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Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare is a captivating tale set in a richly imagined fantasy world. It follows the intertwining lives of a bodyguard destined to protect a prince and a healer with mysterious powers. Their paths collide amidst political intrigue and ancient magic, leading to unexpected alliances and dangerous revelations.
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You might like this book if you enjoy immersive fantasy worlds, intriguing plot twists, and well-developed characters. This epic tale weaves together adventure, magic, and political intrigue, making it a compelling read for fans of rich, detailed storytelling in the sci-fi and fantasy genre.

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A dramatic epic of power, intrigue and magic. Here, a boy is born to rule a divided city. A girl is destined to return lost magic to the world. And a prince will betray his people to win a crown. Sword Catcher is the first adult fantasy novel by internationally bestselling author Cassandra Clare.

Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.

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Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.

In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power and the next hedonistic thrill.

Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword-Catcher - the body-double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are close as brothers, but Kel knows he has one destiny: to die for Conor. No other future is possible.

Lin Caster is one of the Ashkar, a small community who still possess magical abilities. By law, they must live behind walls in the city, but Lin, a physician, ventures out to tend to the sick and dying of Castellane. Despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend Mariam without access to forbidden knowledge.

After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the criminal ruler of Castellane's underworld. He offers them each what they want most; but as they descend into his world of intrigue and shadow, they discover a conspiracy of corruption that reaches from the darkest gutters of Castellane to the highest tower of its palaces. As long-kept secrets begin to unravel, they must ask themselves: is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? Can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? And will Lin and Kel's discoveries plunge their nation into war - and the world into chaos?

Series: The Chronicles of Castellane

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  • The Ragpicker King
    The epic follow-up to the Sunday Times bestselling Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare, praised by George R. R. Martin as 'everything I look for in fantasy.' In The Ragpicker King, Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal...
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  • Sword Catcher
    Discover the instant Sunday Times bestseller from the author of the Shadowhunter Chronicles! Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in Sword Catcher, the start of a riveting epic fantasy series by Cassandra Clare. 'Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones One was raised...
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  • The Ragpicker King
    This is fantasy at its finest - Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author The Ragpicker King is the Sunday Times bestselling sequel to the epic Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince...
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  • Sword Catcher
    Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles. In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power and...
    By Cassandra Clare
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Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare has received glowing reviews, highlighting its expert worldbuilding, intriguing politics, and vibrant characters. The detailed setting of Castellane, from noble parties to crime dens, provides a rich backdrop for a story filled with mystery, magic, and twists. The novel is praised for its thrilling, heart-stopping plot and character-driven narrative, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next instalment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529001396

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 760g

Pages: 624

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About the Author

Cassandra Clare is the author of the No. 1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling Mortal Instruments series and the Infernal Devices trilogy, and co-author of the Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson. She also wrote The Shadowhunter's Codex with her husband, Joshua Lewis. Her books have more than 36 million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts.

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