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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

By Megan Bannen
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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy follows Hart, a lonely marshal patrolling the magical wilds of Tanria, and Mercy, who single-handedly runs the local undertaking business despite Hart's frequent, frustrating visits. When Hart pens a letter addressed to "A Friend," an unexpected anonymous reply sparks a tentative friendship. Unbeknownst to them, they are corresponding with the very person who irks them most. Set against a backdrop of magic, demigods, and small-town intrigue, their story weaves whimsy and the macabre into a charming, unique fantasy romance.
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This enchanting tale is ideal for readers who enjoy imaginative fantasy worlds and heartfelt, offbeat romances, particularly fans of The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Invisible Library. Its blend of small-town drama and magical adventure will appeal to those seeking a quirky, character-driven story.

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A uniquely charming mixture of whimsy and the macabre that completely won me over. If you ever wished for an adult romance that felt like Howl's Moving Castle, THIS IS THAT BOOK. --Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy follows Hart, a marshal, tasked with patrolling the strange and magical wilds of Tanria. It's an unforgiving job, and Hart has nothing but time to ponder his loneliness.

Mercy never has a moment to herself. She's been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat in defiance of sullen jerks like Hart, who seems to have a gift for showing up right when her patience is thinnest.

After yet another exasperating run-in with Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed simply to "A Friend". Much to his surprise, an anonymous letter comes back in return, and a tentative friendship is born.

If only Hart knew he's been baring his soul to the person who infuriates him most—Mercy. As the dangers from Tanria grow closer, so do the unlikely correspondents. But can their blossoming romance survive the fated discovery that their pen pals are their worst nightmares—each other?

Set in a world full of magic and demigods, donuts and small-town drama, this enchantingly quirky, utterly unique fantasy is perfect for readers of The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Invisible Library.

Truly outstanding romantic fantasy. --India Holton

An unabashedly offbeat adventure. --Freya Marske

I cried twice and smiled plenty. --Olivia Atwater

A little sweet, a little spicy, a little sharp and entirely moreish! --Davinia Evans

I showed up for the fantastic, fun fantasy setting but it was Hart and Mercy that kept me reading. --Ruby Dixon

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316394215

Publisher: Orbit

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 448

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Megan Bannen Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Megan Bannen is a former public librarian and an award-winning author of speculative fiction. Her work has been selected for the RUSA Reading List, the Indies Introduce list, and the Kids' Indie Next List, along with numerous best-of-the-year compilations. While most of her professional career has been spent behind a reference desk, she has also sold luggage, written grants, collected a few graduate degrees from various Kansas universities, and taught English at home and abroad. She lives in the Kansas City area with her family and more pets than is reasonable.

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