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The Copper Promise (complete novel)

By Jen Williams
Series: Copper Cat Trilogy
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The Copper Promise by Jen Williams is an exhilarating fantasy adventure featuring a mercenary group led by Wydrin, known as the Copper Cat, alongside her companions Sir Sebastian and Lord Frith. Together, they navigate ancient ruins and take on a task that unleashes a forbidden power, leading them into a thrilling and dangerous quest filled with mythical creatures, treachery, and vibrant battles. This novel is packed with rich world-building and a fast-paced narrative that captures the essence of a classic fantasy.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling fantasy adventures filled with daring escapades and vividly drawn characters. Set in a richly crafted world with engaging lore and high-stakes action, the tale is perfect for those who revel in stories of quests, mythical creatures, and complex heroes. Whether you're a seasoned fantasy reader or new to the genre, its blend of humour, magic, and intrigue is sure to captivate.

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When it comes to exploring haunted citadels, you should always carry a weapon, trust no one and, most important of all, remember the golden rule: let sleeping gods lie.

When it comes to exploring haunted citadels, you should always carry a weapon, trust no one and, most important of all, remember the golden rule: let sleeping gods lie.

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The first in the exhilarating British Fantasy Award-nominated Copper Cat Trilogy. Epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Jay Kristoff's Nevernight series.

"A fast-paced and original new voice in heroic fantasy," Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time.

There are some tall stories about the caverns beneath the Citadel - about magic and mages and monsters and gods.

Wydrin of Crosshaven has heard them all, but she's spent long enough trawling caverns and taverns with her companion Sir Sebastian to learn that there's no money to be made in chasing rumours.

But then a crippled nobleman with a dead man's name offers them a job: exploring the Citadel's darkest depths. It sounds like just another quest with gold and adventure ... if they're lucky, they might even have a tale of their own to tell once it's over.

These reckless adventurers will soon learn that sometimes there is truth in rumour. Sometimes a story can save your life.

Series: Copper Cat Trilogy

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  • The Copper Promise (complete novel)
    The first in the exhilarating British Fantasy Award-nominated Copper Cat Trilogy. Epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Jay Kristoff's Nevernight series. "A fast-paced and original new voice in heroic fantasy," Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time. There are some tall stories about the caverns beneath the Citadel - about magic and mages and monsters and gods. Wydrin...
    By Jen Williams
    Paperback
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The Copper Promise by Jen Williams is praised for its fast-paced narrative and originality in the heroic fantasy genre. Readers describe feeling exhilarated and eager for more, while others simply call it a "hell of a read."

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ISBN: 9781472211125

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

JEN WILLIAMS started writing about pirates and dragons as a young girl and hasn't ever stopped. Her short stories have featured in numerous anthologies and her debut novel, The Copper Promise, was published in 2014 to huge acclaim. Jen was nominated in the Best Newcomer category at the 2015 British Fantasy Awards and her following two novels, The Iron Ghost and The Silver Tide were both shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards Novel of the Year. Jen lives in London with her partner and their cat.

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