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The Councillor

By E.J. Beaton
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The Councillor by E.J. Beaton weaves a tale of political intrigue and treachery as the poet Lysande must navigate a perilous landscape to choose the next ruler after the queen's assassination. Empowered with insight, she faces noble factions vying for power while unraveling mysteries around magic and monarchy in a richly imagined world. This suspenseful fantasy explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the nature of power.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate political intrigue, richly developed world-building, and a story filled with power struggles and unexpected twists. It offers a compelling tale of a scholar thrust into the heart of a complex empire's perilous politics, providing both suspense and intellectual depth. Fans of fantasy who appreciate strong character development and thought-provoking themes are likely to find this an engaging read.

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The Councillor is a fantasy novel that follows a scholar's quest to choose the next ruler of her nation amidst lies, conspiracy, and assassination.

When the death of Iron Queen Sarelin Brey fractures the realm of Elira, Lysande Prior, the palace scholar and the queen's closest friend, is appointed Councillor. Publicly, Lysande must choose the next monarch from amongst the city-rulers vying for the throne. Privately, she seeks to discover which ruler murdered the queen, suspecting the use of magic.

Resourceful, analytical, and quiet, Lysande appears to embody the motto she was raised with—everything in its place. Yet while she hides her drug addiction from her new associates, she cannot hide her growing interest in power. She becomes locked in a game of strategy with the city-rulers, especially the erudite prince Luca Fontaine, who seems to shift between ally and rival.

Further from home, an old enemy is stirring—the magic-wielding White Queen is on the move again, and her alliance with a traitor among the royal milieu poses a danger not just to the peace of the realm, but to the survival of everything that Lysande cares about.

In a world where the low-born keep their heads down, Lysande must learn to fight an enemy who wears many guises... even as she wages her own battle between ambition and restraint.

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The Councillor by E.J. Beaton is praised for its sumptuous writing and expertly crafted tale of political intrigue and power dynamics. Reviewers commend the novel for its sharp, lyrical prose, complex characters, and intelligent exploration of ambition, addiction, and privilege. The debut is noted for its intricate storytelling, vivid world-building, and engaging, nuanced narrative, promising a highly compelling reading experience.

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ISBN: 9780756418335

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: DAW Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

E. J. Beaton is the author of the fantasy novel The Councillor, out now from DAW/Penguin. She has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for Poetry.Her previous work includes a poetry collection, and she has been shortlisted for several Australian poetry prizes.She studied literature and writing at university, completing a PhD in English (Creative Writing).She lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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