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Science Fiction & Fantasy - Spear

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the ADCI Literary Prize Winner of the L.A. Times Ray Bradbury Prize Finalist for the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction Finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Novel Finalist for the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel Finalist for the HWA Gold Crown Award for Historical Fiction “[A] queer Arthurian masterpiece for the modern era.” —Los Angeles Times “A pleasure to follow [and] a lovely flexing of Griffith’s strengths in short form.” —The New York Times Book Review “Spectacular—I've been waiting years for this book to exist.” —Maria Dahvana Headley, author of Beowulf: A New Translation “If Le Guin wrote a Camelot story, I imagine it would feel like Spear: humane, intelligent, and deeply beautiful. It’s a new story with very old bones, a strange place that feels like home.” —Alix E. Harrow, author of A Spindle Splintered A Shelf Awareness Best of the Year pick A Vulture Best Fantasy of the Year pick She left all she knew to find who she could be . . . She grows up in the wild wood, in a cave with her mother, but visions of a faraway lake drift to her on the spring breeze, scented with promise. And when she hears a traveler speak of Artos, king of Caer Leon, she decides her future lies at his court. So, brimming with magic and eager to test her strength, she breaks her covenant with her mother and sets out on her bony gelding for Caer Leon. With her stolen hunting spear and mended armour, she is an unlikely hero, not a chosen one, but one who forges her own bright path. Aflame with determination, she begins a journey of magic and mystery, love, lust and fights to death. On her adventures, she will steal the hearts of beautiful women, fight warriors and sorcerers, and make a place to call home. The legendary author of Hild returns with an unforgettable hero and a queer Arthurian masterpiece for the modern era. Nicola Griffith’s Spear is a spellbinding vision of the Camelot we’ve longed for, a Camelot that belongs to us all.

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Introducing Spear, the literary masterpiece that has garnered critical acclaim and won prestigious awards. Winner of the ADCI Literary Prize, L.A. Times Ray Bradbury Prize finalist for the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction, and Nebula Award finalist for Best Novel, this book is a must-read for all lovers of extraordinary storytelling. With its captivating narrative and mesmerizing world-building, Spear is set to become a beloved classic among readers and critics alike.

Prepare to be transported to a queer Arthurian realm, beautifully crafted by the talented Nicola Griffith. The Los Angeles Times calls it a "queer Arthurian masterpiece for the modern era," while The New York Times Book Review hails it as a "lovely flexing of Griffith’s strengths in short form." This is a book that has been long-awaited, and Maria Dahvana Headley, author of Beowulf: A New Translation, raves that Spear is "a pleasure to follow," and "spectacular―I've been waiting years for this book to exist."

With its captivating characters and richly detailed storytelling, Spear immerses you in a world where ancient legends meet contemporary sensibilities. Imagine if Ursula K. Le Guin herself had written a Camelot tale, and you'll get the essence of Spear. Alix E. Harrow, author of A Spindle Splintered, praises it as a "new story with very old bones, a strange place that feels like home." Get ready to lose yourself in a world filled with magic, mystery, love, and thrilling battles.

Join the unforgettable hero on her journey of self-discovery as she leaves behind everything she knows in search of her true identity. From her humble beginnings in the wild wood to becoming a warrior at the court of Artos, king of Caer Leon, her story is an inspiring testament to the power of determination and self-belief. Nicola Griffith weaves a tale that is both captivating and thought-provoking, making Spear a truly remarkable Arthurian masterpiece for the modern reader.

Experience the magic and beauty of Camelot like never before. Don't miss out on this extraordinary adventure. Purchase Spear and embark on an exhilarating journey that will leave you spellbound.

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