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The Queen Of The Tearling

(The Tearling Trilogy 1)
By Erika Johansen
Series: The Tearling Trilogy
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The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen is set in a dystopian future where a young princess named Kelsea is tasked with reclaiming her deceased mother's throne. As she navigates political intrigue and dark magic, Kelsea must garner support from her allies while confronting threats from the neighbouring kingdom. Her leadership and bravery are put to the test as she seeks to bring prosperity and justice to her troubled realm.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to rich fantasy worlds where a young heroine must navigate political intrigue, revolution and hidden power. Set in a land of intrigue, it's perfect for those who appreciate strong character development and epic, adventurous storytelling.

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Kelsea Glynn is the sole heir to the throne of Tearling but has been raised in secret after her mother – a monarch as vain as she was foolish – was murdered for ruining her kingdom.

Combining the sinuous drama of Game of Thrones, the narrative drive of The Hunger Games and a brilliantly imagined and engaging young central protagonist, The Queen of the Tearling is the thrilling opening chapter in a dazzling, daringly original new fantasy adventure.

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Combining the sinuous drama of Game of Thrones, the narrative drive of The Hunger Games, and a brilliantly imagined and engaging young central protagonist, The Queen of the Tearling is the thrilling opening chapter in a dazzling, daringly original new fantasy adventure.

Kelsea Glynn is the sole heir to the throne of Tearling but has been raised in secret after her mother—a monarch as vain as she was foolish—was murdered for ruining her kingdom.

For 18 years, the Tearling has been ruled by Kelsea's uncle in the role of Regent. However, he is but the debauched puppet of the Red Queen, the sorceress-tyrant of the neighbouring realm of Mortmesme. On Kelsea's nineteenth birthday, the tattered remnants of her mother's guard—each pledged to defend the queen to the death—arrive to bring this most un-regal young woman out of hiding...

And so begins her journey back to her kingdom's heart, to claim the throne, win the loyalty of her people, overturn her mother's legacy, and redeem the Tearling from the forces of corruption and dark magic that are threatening to destroy it.

But Kelsea's story is not just about her learning the true nature of her inheritance—it's about a heroine who must learn to acknowledge and live with the realities of coming of age in all its insecurities and attractions, alongside the ethical dilemmas of ruling justly and fairly while simply trying to stay alive...

Series: The Tearling Trilogy

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  • The Queen Of The Tearling
    Combining the sinuous drama of Game of Thrones, the narrative drive of The Hunger Games, and a brilliantly imagined and engaging young central protagonist, The Queen of the Tearling is the thrilling opening chapter in a dazzling, daringly original new fantasy adventure. Kelsea Glynn is the sole heir to the throne of Tearling but has been raised in secret after...
    By Erika Johansen
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Erika Johansen's The Queen of the Tearling has been praised for its captivating narrative and brilliantly imagined world, reminiscent of The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones. With a compelling female lead, the book is seen as an assured debut set in a richly detailed post-apocalyptic future. Critics have noted its potential as a fantasy classic and eagerly anticipate subsequent instalments.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857502476

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)

Illustration: B & W map

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 366g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

ERIKA JOHANSEN grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She went to Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania before attending the celebrated Iowa Writers Workshop, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. She eventually became an attorney but she never stopped writing. Her debut was the international bestseller, The Queen of the Tearling - the first novel in a remarkable sequence. This was followed by the acclaimed The Invasion of the Tearling, The Fate of the Tearling and a prequel, Beneath the Keep. Erika now lives in England. Author photo (c) Victoria Webb

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