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The True Queen

By Zen Cho
Series: Sorcerer to the Crown novels
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The True Queen follows sisters Muna and Satki, who awaken on the island of Janda Baik under a curse that has erased their memories. Satki aims to lift the curse at Britain's Sorceress Royal school in London, but disappears in the Fairy Queen's realm en route. Muna takes Satki’s place despite her lack of magic, entangling herself in a dangerous political conflict involving the Fairy Court and a powerful talisman linked to Fairyland’s rightful heir. Set in the Regency world introduced in Zen Cho’s The Sorcerer to the Crown, this spellbinding standalone richly blends fairy tale enchantment with humour, heartbreak, and hope.
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy sophisticated fantasy woven with historical Regency settings, fans of fairy tales and strong female protagonists, and those who appreciate clever, character-rich narratives filled with humour and intrigue.

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A magical adventure set in Regency London, fairyland and an enchanted island: war looms in the lands of fairy as two sisters are separated, plots thicken and there are rumours of a new contender for the throne of fairy...

A magical adventure set in Regency London, fairyland and an enchanted island: war looms in the lands of fairy as two sisters are separated, plots thicken and there are rumours of a new contender for the throne of fairy...

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Fairyland's future lies in doubt...

The island of Janda Baik, in the Malay archipelago, has long been home to witches. And Muna and her sister Satki wake on its shores under a curse – which has stolen away their memories. Satki plots to banish it in London, as Britain's Sorceress Royal dares to train female magicians. But the pair journey there via the Fairy Queen's realm, where Satki disappears.

Distraught, Muna takes her sister's place at the school, despite her troublesome lack of magic. Then the Sorceress receives an ambassador from the Fairy Court, which has incarcerated her friends – for supposedly stealing a powerful talisman. Their Queen is at her most dangerous, fearing for her throne. For the missing trinket contained the magic of her usurped sister, Fairyland's rightful heir. Mina must somehow find Satki, break their curse and stay out of trouble. But if the true queen does finally return, trouble may find her first...

The True Queen is Zen Cho's spellbinding second book, following her award-winning The Sorcerer to the Crown. This standalone is set in that same wonderful Regency world with a fairy tale twist.

Series: Sorcerer to the Crown novels

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  • The True Queen
    The True Queen
    Fairyland's future lies in doubt... The island of Janda Baik, in the Malay archipelago, has long been home to witches. And Muna and her sister Satki wake on its shores under a curse—which has stolen away their memories. Satki plots to banish it in London, as Britain's Sorceress Royal dares to train female magicians. But the pair journey there via...
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  • The True Queen
    The True Queen
    Fairyland's future lies in doubt... The island of Janda Baik, in the Malay archipelago, has long been home to witches. And Muna and her sister Satki wake on its shores under a curse – which has stolen away their memories. Satki plots to banish it in London, as Britain's Sorceress Royal dares to train female magicians. But the pair journey...
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Totally immersive and compulsively readable, Zen Cho delivers another magnificent outing full of wit and charm, as praised by Karen Lord and Lavie Tidhar. Reviewers highlight Cho's skill in conjuring the opulence and conflict of the period, with M. R. Carey calling it a joyous mash-up of Jane Austen and high fantasy. It has been described as intricate, inventive and joyful, with Samantha Shannon noting the book's delightful blend of fantasy and Regency style. Fans of rich, character-driven storytelling will find it a sheer delight.

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ISBN: 9781509801084

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 381g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Zen Cho was born and raised in Malaysia and now lives in Birmingham. She was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer for her short fiction and won the Crawford Award. Her debut novel, Sorcerer to the Crown, won the 2016 British Fantasy Society Award for Best Newcomer.

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